Capital Projects Engineer - Renewables / Wind (Entry, Staff, Senior, or Principal Level)

Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA Full-time Immediate Start

Xcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking a Capital Projects Engineer specializing in Renewables/Wind. This role involves developing technical expertise, supporting project activities, and coordinating engineering tasks under supervision, with opportunities for growth across various levels from Entry to Principal.


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

Skills

  • 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 and documented by the organization
  • EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) 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
  • 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required, or 7+ years relevant engineering experience without EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required
  • 9+ years relevant engineering experience with a PE (Professional Engineer) registration required, or 15+ years relevant engineering experience without a PE (Professional Engineer) required
  • Renewables / Wind Energy / Turbines experience
  • Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

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

Company Overview

  • Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers. It was founded in 1909, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.xcelenergy.com/.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Xcel Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 6 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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