Energy Efficiency Engineer – Commercial and Industrial

Xcel Energy

. Provide technical expertise in conservation programs to drive customers to use energy more efficiently.

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $111,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates technical expertise in energy conservation programs, providing guidance and consulting to customers and internal teams. Proficient in developing technical-financial models and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in gas and electric conservation areas.

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Licensed Professional Engineer CertificationTechnical-Financial Model DevelopmentEnergy Conservation StrategiesCustomer ConsultingRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Technical-Financial ModelingEnergy Conservation AnalysisHVAC SystemsLighting SystemsCompressed Air SystemsEnergy-Efficient Building ConstructionIndustrial ProcessingBoilersFurnacesRecommissioning

Soft Skills

Technical GuidanceTraining and EducationCustomer Relationship ManagementCollaborationConsultative Selling

Certifications & Qualifications

BSMEBSEELicensed Professional Engineer

Industry Keywords

Energy ConservationRegulatory GuidelinesConsulting EngineeringTechnical SalesProject ManagementEnergy-Related CodesEngineering FirmsGovernmental AgenciesIndustry AssociationsResearch Firms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical expertise in conservation programs to drive customers to use energy more efficiently.
Provide technical guidance and review to customers, sales staff, and marketing staff.
Examine potential applications and recommend solutions.
Review and take responsibility for the validity of conservation program analyses.
Document and run technical-financial models and ensure projects withstand regulatory scrutiny.
Provide guidance, training, and education to internal staff, Marketing and Sales, customers, and trade allies.
Consult with customers on program offerings.
Partner with product development and program managers to improve and expand conservation products and services.
Develop and maintain technical leadership in assigned gas or electric conservation areas.
Research new technologies and applications to improve and expand conservation offerings.
Monitor energy-related codes and assess impacts on conservation program guidelines and performance.
Develop relationships with engineering and architectural firms, governmental agencies, industry associations, and research firms.
Provide customized customer consulting and act as technical sales support.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSME, BSEE or related engineering degree from an ABET accredited curriculum.
6-years minimum experience preferred in energy conservation strategies or related field and significant direct customer contact.
Licensed Professional Engineer certification preferred.
Experience preferred in one or more of the following: consulting engineering, industrial processes, technical sales and project management.
Knowledge of regulatory and internal rules and guidelines for technical-financial models.
Ability to document and run technical-financial models in accordance with state and corporate guidelines.
Expertise in gas or electric conservation program areas such as HVAC, lighting, compressed air, energy-efficient building construction, motors, controls, industrial processing, boilers, furnaces, or recommissioning.
Ability to research technologies and applications and monitor federal, state and local energy-related codes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave
Hybrid work model supporting collaboration and flexibility