Sr. Energy Solutions Engineer – Commercial

About the role

A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. Plans and develops conservation programs that have unique requirements and have an important impact to Xcel Energy customers. Has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing and coordinating of conservations programs that encourage Xcel Energy customers to use energy more efficiently. Provide technical guidance and review directly to customers, sales staff, and marketing staff; examine potential applications and recommend solutions.

Responsibilities

• Review and take responsibility for the validity of larger, more complicated conservation program analyses in the assigned areas. This requires knowledge of the regulatory as well as internal rules and guidelines for the technical-financial models.
• Document and run technical-financial models ensuring they meet state and corporate guidelines.
• Ensure that projects will withstand regulatory scrutiny to validate rebate expenditures and maximize Company's investments.
• Provide guidance, training and education to internal staff, Xcel Energy Marketing and Sales, customers and trade allies on technology issues.
• Lead and maintain expertise in specific technical areas and apply that expertise to maximize customer adoption of Xcel Energy conservation products.
• Conceive, plan and conduct research of new technologies and applications to improve and expand Xcel Energy conservation offerings.
• Maintain expert, in-depth knowledge and understanding in assigned programs.
• Monitor federal, state and local energy-related codes to determine whether changes in efficiency levels affect current conservation program guidelines and how it might impact program performance.
• Leverage internal expertise to customer advantage by developing relationships with external networks of engineering and architectural firms, governmental agencies, industry associations and research firms.
• Consult with customers as part of product delivery, customized customer consulting on project specific basis, and act as technical sales.
• Utilize these relationships to define undiscovered opportunities for customers.
• Plan, organize and provide technical guidance and expertise on the work of other staff.
• Evaluate progress of the staff and results obtained, and recommend major changes to achieve overall objectives.
• Serve as a mentor to internal staff members.

Requirements

• BSME, BSEE or related engineering degree from an ABET accredited curriculum required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer certification preferred.
• 8 years experience with energy conservation preferred in one or more of the following: energy engineering consulting, HVAC, lighting, compressed air, energy efficient building construction, motors, controls, industrial processing, boilers, furnaces, recommissioning.
• 1 year minimum of utility conservation program experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering degree, Chemical Engineering degree, Architectural Engineering degree, or Industrial Engineering degree.

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
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave

Pay

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $100,000.00 to $128,000.00 per year

Schedule

N/A