E&C Engineer

Responsible for the design, modeling, development and testing of a machine, structure or system. Develops functional requirements. Understands and applies standard engineering principles. Creates simulations and prototypes to evaluate preliminary designs and test how a machine, structure or system operates. Designs and tests components, and integrates components to produce final product. Monitors quality of products and controls the efficiency of processes.

Evaluates a design's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety. Investigates root causes of failures to maintain quality and recommend improvements.

Xcel Energy is seeking an E&C Engineer level I to support two single‑cycle combustion turbine projects in the SPS territory. This is a field‑based engineering role focused on supporting construction execution, EPC RFI coordination, open engineering items, and commissioning/start‑up activities.

• Act as a field engineer supporting EPC RFI submittal and response processes
• Support open engineering items during construction
• Assist with commissioning and start‑up activities
• Provide technical oversight of EPC field activities
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, construction managers, and external vendors

The resource will be onsite supporting day‑to‑day construction and engineering activities, reviewing drawings, supporting RFIs, coordinating with the EPC and turbine manufacturer, and assisting with technical issue resolution.

This role will be working closely with Xcel project managers, assistant project managers, internal engineering team members, construction managers, EPC contractor Kiewit, and turbine manufacturer Siemens.

This is a full‑time, onsite field role requiring PPE including high‑visibility vests and steel‑toe boots. A one‑time reimbursement up to $75 for steel‑toe boots is approved and should be submitted via VNDLY.

• Week 1:
  Become familiar with the project, team, drawings, schedule, and RFI processes.
• Month 1:
  Actively support RFIs, engineering reviews, and field coordination with EPC and vendors.

Standard daytime work hours are expected. As construction activities ramp up, overtime and potential Saturday work may be required.

The initial assignment is expected to be 12 months. The overall project duration is estimated at approximately three years, with a high likelihood of extension.

• Experience supporting EPC construction projects
• Familiarity with RFI submittal and document control processes
• Experience with Siemens combustion turbines (preferred)
• Mechanical and electrical engineering exposure (mechanical preferred)
• Experience working onsite in construction or field environments
• Valid driver's license

• SharePoint and similar document management platforms
• EPC document transmittal systems (e.g., InEight / Team Binder – preferred, not required)
• Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams

Candidates with experience at major EPC firms or utilities such as Burns & McDonnell, Black & Veatch, Sargent & Lundy, Kiewit, Siemens, or other large IOU utilities are preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred but not required.

• Strong communication skills
• Problem‑solving mindset
• Willingness to take initiative
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, construction, and vendor teams