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Engineer, Natural Gas Standards (Staff / Senior)

Xcel Energy
Saint Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.

This position works on a hybrid work schedule and can be based out of St. Paul, MN.

The below job summary and responsibilities reflects the duties of the Entry Level Engineer; the Staff and Senior Levels will differ as additional skills and / or experience will be required. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's skills and experience.

Position Summary

Gas Standards is responsible for overseeing pipeline safety regulations for Xcel Energy to ensure compliance with Department of Transportation CFR Title 49 Parts 190-199, additional state regulations, company Gas Standards, and other applicable industry codes. Independently able to develop gas standards, policies, and design criteria to meet compliance requirements and / or industry best practices. Will led communications with state pipeline safety regulators and coordinating compliance inspections. Will perform impact analyses on new and modified regulations, identify corrective actions, and will work with internal stakeholders to evaluate and communicate compliance requirements with business practices and processes.

This is an entry level position designed to develop technical expertise in a particular area of specialty. Performs work that involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents. Activities are of limited scope requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific narrow area of assignments. May lead small-medium, non-critical projects and / or provide field oversight of critical projects under direction of higher-level engineer or supervisor. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy. As proficiency is gained, may work on portions of larger projects. Works under supervision and follows established procedures. May supervise or coordinate the work of interns, drafters, craft personnel, technicians and / or others.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Uses and applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to perform activities / assignments of limited scope.
  • 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.
  • Provides ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing / diagnostics, Regulatory, etc. May provide field engineering oversight for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections etc. under direct supervision.
  • Coordinates / leads 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.
  • Under the direction of a higher-level engineer / supervisor, supports bid / evaluation processes by performing basic analysis and calculations on existing documentation and materials that support the preparation of bid documents. In completing segments of technical evaluations for proposals may need to effectively communicate with other business areas of the company following appropriate processes.
  • Effectively exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance and complexity both inter-organizationally and with outside customer / vendors.
  • May coordinate the work of interns, drafters, technicians, and / or others and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills and competencies.
  • May perform activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.

Entry Level Minimum Requirements ($68,300-$86,500)

  • Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 0 years relevant engineering experience.
  • Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
  • Preferred EIT / FE (Engineer in Training / Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred.
  • Staff Level Minimum Requirements ($79,800 - $103,666)

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 2 year's relevant engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated broad knowledge & proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines.
  • Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills & core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
  • EIT / FE (Engineer in Training / Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred.
  • Senior Level Minimum Requirements ($94,600-$126,134)

  • Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 5 years relevant engineering experience EIT / FE (Engineer in Training / Fundamentals of Engineering) required.
  • Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
  • Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.
  • Preferred Requirements

  • Working knowledge of federal pipeline safety regulations, including 49 CFR Parts 191 and 192.
  • Experience working in compliance or regulatory, including working with external auditors.
  • 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. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

    Non-Bargaining

    The anticipated starting base pay for this position is : $68,300.00 to $126,134.00 per year

    This position is eligible for the following 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 : 01 / 23 / 25

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    Salary : $68,300 - $126,134

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