Mechanical Field Engineer – Gas Turbine

Xcel Energy

. Own steam and combustion turbine systems across the fleet .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timePlatteville • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $81,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing steam and combustion turbine systems, including technical analysis, troubleshooting, and engineering standards application. Proficient in leading projects, providing technical support, and mentoring engineering teams while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Steam Turbine Systems ManagementTechnical Analysis and TroubleshootingEngineering Procedures DevelopmentPE Registration or EIT/FE CertificationVibration Analysis and Equipment Balancing

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Hard Skills

Technical AnalysisEngineering Standards ApplicationTurbine Disassembly and ReassemblyBudgeting and ForecastingField Engineering OversightProject CoordinationTechnical Documentation SupportInspection and Repair RecommendationsSteam and Gas Turbine ExperienceRotating Equipment Knowledge

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationTeam CoordinationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Siemens EquipmentGE EquipmentVibration Analysis ToolsDiagnostic Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PE RegistrationEIT/FE Certification

Industry Keywords

Power Plant OperationsMechanical EngineeringRegulatory ComplianceTechnical Field AdvisorSupply Chain Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own steam and combustion turbine systems across the fleet
Manage fleet-wide system planning, improvement, accountability for system performance, troubleshooting, and technical analysis
Disassemble and reassemble turbine units
Perform inspections and make repair recommendations
Conduct technical analysis during major outages
Apply engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to complex assignments
Support technical documentation including designs, testing, calculations, reports, and standards
Develop and use engineering procedures
Provide technical support for Operations, Maintenance, testing/diagnostics, and Regulatory activities
Provide field engineering oversight or direction for commissioning, testing, and inspections
Lead small-to-medium non-critical projects and coordinate critical projects or project phases
Support bid and evaluation processes, including bid documents, technical proposal evaluations, and selection recommendations
Coordinate with Supply Chain and Legal
Exchange technical information with internal organizations and outside customers
Assign and coordinate work for interns, drafters, technicians, craft personnel, and others
Guide and mentor less experienced engineers
Perform budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, and work order management for engineering projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum
Mechanical Engineering degree preferred
2+ years relevant engineering experience for Staff level
5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE required, or 7+ years without EIT/FE, for Senior level
9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE registration required, or 15+ years without PE, for Principal level
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies established for the engineering level
EIT/FE strongly preferred at Staff level
PE registration may be required depending on business need at Senior level
Technical Field Advisor experience on steam or gas turbines preferred
Experience working with steam turbines, combustion turbines, and rotating equipment such as pumps and motors preferred
Prior power plant experience in operations, maintenance, or engineering roles preferred
Proficiency in vibration analysis and equipment balancing preferred
Experience and training on Siemens, GE, or other OEM equipment preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement 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