Summary
Under general direction, demonstrates an understanding & the application of regulations for natural gas, including federal regulations (Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations 191 and 192) and state regulations (WI, MN, CO, and/or MI) and Xcel Energy Pipeline Compliance & Standards. Independently able to develop gas standards, policies, and design criteria to meet compliance requirements and/or industry best practices. Aptitude for communicating with state pipeline safety regulators and coordinating compliance inspections. Ability to work with internal stakeholders to communicate compliance requirements in relation to business practices and processes.
Receives technical guidance on complex problems; completed work reviewed for adequacy in meeting objectives. May lead small-medium non-critical projects or critical projects under direction of higher level engineer/supervisor.
This position has a flexible work program allowing telecommuting up to 80% of the time.
Responsibilities
- Uses & applies natural gas standards and regulations listed above to perform day to day activities/assignments.
- Demonstrates understanding of federal regulations (Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations 191 and 192) and state regulations (WI PSC Chapter 135 and MI R 460.20101 - 460.20606) and Xcel Energy Pipeline Compliance & Standard
- Supports Operations and Engineering in the interpretation and application of Xcel Energy Pipeline Compliance & Standards
- Coordinates and facilitate inspections with state and federal pipeline safety representatives
- Develops and updates standards, policies and design criteria to meet compliance requirements and/or industry best practices.
- Preparation and submission of state and federal reporting
- Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.) Utilizes & may assist with the development of procedures requiring a broad knowledge & proficiency in a specialty area & has a general knowledge of related disciplines.
- Works under the general direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor for routine engineering projects. Provide ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, testing/diagnostics & Regulatory. May provide field engineering oversight &/or direction for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections, etc.
- May lead small-medium, non-critical projects. Coordinate/leads critical projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation & 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; provide recommendations for selection, etc. Partners & communicates with areas such as Supply Chain & Legal following appropriate processes.
- Frequently exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance & complexity both inter-organizationally & with outside customers.
- May assign tasks & coordinate work of interns, drafters, technicians, craft personnel and/or others. Provide guidance & mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills & competencies.
- Performs activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.
Entry Level Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)
- 0+ years relevant engineering experience
- Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization
- EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred
Staff Level Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).
- 2+ years 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 and documented by the organization.
- EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred
Senior Level Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)
- 5+ years relevant engineering experience
- EIT/FE (Engineer in Training / Fundamentals of Engineering) required
- PE (Professional Engineer) certification preferred
- Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
Xcel Energy, Inc.
414 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis
Minnesota United States
www.xcelenergy.com
