Generation Project Development Engineer – Eng, Sr, Staff, Principal

Xcel Energy

. Provide technical engineering support for new power generation projects using thermal technologies .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $156,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in power generation project support, including technical specifications, project management, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in engineering principles with a focus on thermal technologies and emissions control.

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Power Generation EngineeringProject ManagementTechnical Specifications DevelopmentRegulatory Approval SupportEmissions Control Technologies

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Hard Skills

Thermal TechnologiesProject Layout DevelopmentBudgetingEstimatingPerformance EstimationDesign DevelopmentTechnical Proposal EvaluationEquipment SelectionProcurementCommissioning

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT/FEPE Registration

Industry Keywords

Power GenerationHeavy Industrial ProjectsEnvironmental ServicesSupply Chain ManagementConsultant Engineering Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical engineering support for new power generation projects using thermal technologies
Develop project layouts and major configuration options
Develop basic technical specifications and scopes of work for consultant engineering studies
Work with Supply Chain on technical aspects of equipment supply contracts
Plan interconnection and fuel supply requirements
Estimate plant performance
Select emissions control technologies with Environmental Services
Support new generation projects from origination through regulatory approval
Develop designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, and procedures
Coordinate and lead project phases including research, design, equipment selection, procurement, installation, and commissioning
Support and manage bid/evaluation processes and technical proposal evaluations
Coordinate with internal business areas, customers, vendors, Supply Chain, Legal, and external organizations
Perform budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, and work order management
Provide technical leadership, oversight, mentoring, and guidance to engineers, interns, technicians, craft personnel, and other staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)
Engineer level: 0+ years relevant engineering experience
Sr. Engineer level: 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE required, or 7+ years without EIT/FE
Staff Engineer level: 2+ years relevant engineering experience
Principal Engineer level: 9+ years relevant engineering experience in power generation or heavy industrial projects with PE registration required, or 15+ years without PE
Ability to demonstrate the technical skills and core competencies established for the applicable engineering level
EIT/FE preferred for Engineer level
PE registration may be required depending on business need for Sr. Engineer level
Advanced degree (M.E., M.S., PhD) preferred for Principal Engineer level

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
Opportunities to grow and expand skills
Reasonable accommodations throughout the application process