Engineer – Staff, Senior, Principal – Renewable Generation Development – Wind

Xcel Energy

. Support early-stage development and technical evaluation of utility-scale wind projects .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $81,800 - $156,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in utility-scale wind project development, including engineering leadership, technical evaluation, and optimization of site layouts. Proficient in managing bid evaluations, conducting technical due diligence, and providing oversight and mentoring to engineering teams.

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Utility-Scale Wind Project DevelopmentTechnical Due DiligenceEngineering LeadershipPE RegistrationBid Document Preparation

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Hard Skills

Engineering DesignSite Layout OptimizationTechnical Documentation DevelopmentCost EstimationResearch and DesignEquipment SpecificationInstallation and CommissioningProject EvaluationBudgeting and ForecastingAdvanced Technical Studies

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunicationLeadershipAdvisory Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT/FEPE Registration

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale ProjectsRenewable EnergyWind EnergyRFP EvaluationsEnvironmental ComplianceTechnical Subject Matter ExpertEngineering StandardsCost ManagementProject ManagementTechnical Evaluation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support early-stage development and technical evaluation of utility-scale wind projects
Provide development-phase engineering leadership
Develop concepts and optimize site layouts and designs
Conduct technical due diligence
Manage bid and RFP evaluations
Review energy and cost estimates
Partner with development, commercial, environmental, and transmission teams
Serve as technical subject matter expert for advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes
Lead complex research, design, equipment specification and selection, installation, start-up, commissioning, and evaluation projects
Develop procedures, codes, standards, and technical documentation
Advise management and customers on advanced technical studies and applications
Prepare bid documents and evaluate proposals and recommendations
Serve as organizational spokesperson on advanced projects and programs
Provide oversight, work direction, and mentoring to engineers, interns, craft personnel, technicians, and other professionals
Coordinate budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, and work order management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)
Staff level: 2+ years relevant engineering experience
Senior level: 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE required, or 7+ years without EIT/FE
Principal level: 9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE registration required, or 15+ years without PE
Demonstrated broad knowledge and proficiency in specialty area and related disciplines
Ability to demonstrate unique technical skills and core competencies for the engineering level
EIT/FE strongly preferred at Staff level
PE registration may be required depending on business need at Senior level
PE registration required for the Principal level pathway with 9+ years' experience

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)
Limited-Purpose FSA
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement
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
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities