Mechanical Field (Gas/Steam Turbine) Engineer (Staff, Senior or Principal)

The job summary and responsibilities below reflect the staff engineer level role. The successfully chosen candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with their skills and experience, as different skills and/or experience will be required at the senior and principal engineer levels.

Position Summary

Under general direction, demonstrates complete understanding and wide application of engineering technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field. Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions. Receives technical guidance on complex problems; completed work reviewed for adequacy in meeting objectives. May lead small-to-medium non-critical projects or critical projects under direction of a higher level engineer/supervisor. May provide work direction to other professionals and/or staff. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contact. Demonstrates a broad knowledge and proficiency of precedents in the specialty area, a good knowledge of related specialties, and general knowledge of other related disciplines.

Essential Responsibilities

• Uses and applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to perform activities/assignments that may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials or methods, and difficult coordination requirements.
• Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.).
• Utilizes and may assist with the development of procedures requiring a broad knowledge and proficiency in a specialty area and has a general knowledge of related disciplines.
• Works under the general direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor for routine engineering projects.
• Provides ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, testing/diagnostics, and Regulatory.
• May provide field engineering oversight and/or direction for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections, etc.
• May lead small-to-medium, non-critical projects. Coordinates/leads critical projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation, and commissioning), under the direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor. Work reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Under the direction of a higher level engineer/supervisor, supports bid/evaluation processes including preparation of bid documents, completion of technical evaluations for proposals, and providing recommendations for selection. Partners and communicates with areas such as Supply Chain and Legal following appropriate processes.
• Frequently exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance and complexity both inter-organizationally and with outside customers.
• May assign tasks and coordinate work of interns, drafters, technicians, craft personnel, and/or others. Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
• Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills and competencies.
• Performs activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, and work order management in support of engineering projects.

Staff Engineer Level

Salary Range: $79,800–$103,666

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program; mechanical engineering degree preferred.
• 2+ years' relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated broad knowledge and proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, and general knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established and documented by the organization.
• EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred.

Senior Engineer Level

Salary Range: $94,600–$126,134

• Required bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum; mechanical engineering degree preferred.
• 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required; 7+ years relevant engineering experience without EIT/FE.
• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established and documented by the organization.
• Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.

Principal Engineer

Salary Range: $109,300–$152,766

• Required bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum; mechanical engineering degree preferred.
• 9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration required; 15+ years relevant engineering experience without PE.
• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established and documented by the organization.

Preferred Requirements

• Technical Field Advisor experience on steam or gas turbines.
• Experience working with steam turbines, combustion turbines, and other rotating equipment such as pumps and motors.
• Prior power plant experience, particularly in operations, maintenance, or engineering roles.
• Proficiency in vibration analysis for troubleshooting mechanical issues and performing equipment balancing.
• Experience and training on Siemens, GE, or other OEM equipment.

About the Company

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need.

Pay

Non-Bargaining. The anticipated starting base pay for this position is $81,000.00 to $156,600.00 per year.

Benefits

• 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

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

Deadline to Apply: 09/22/26