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Project Engineer - LNG/LPG Gas Plants
full-timeInver Grove Heights$68k - $152k

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Location

Inver Grove Heights

Salary

$68k - $152k

Type

full-time

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About this role

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.

Position Summary

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, Commissioning, Regulatory, Code Compliance, 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.

  • Higher level engineers may be responsible for additional responsibilities

THIS POSITION CAN BE FILLED AT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING LEVELS

Engineer - ($68,300 to $86,500)
Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency) and 0+ years relevant engineering experience.

  • Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.

Staff Engineer - ($79,800 to $103,666)

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency) and 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.

Senior Engineer - ($94,600 to $126,134)

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency) and 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

  • Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.

Principal Engineer - ($109,300 to $152,766)

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency) and 9+ years relevant engineering experience with a PE (Professional Engineer) registration required, OR 15+ years relevant engineering experience without a PE (Professional Engineer) required. 

  • Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.

Preferred Characteristics

  • Preferred EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering)

  • LNG/LPG experience preferred

  • PMP Certification preferred

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 [email protected].

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $68,300.00 to $152,766.00 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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 01/29/26

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Other facts

Tech stack
Project Management,Technical Documentation,Field Engineering,Design,Testing,Inspections,Procurement Support,Budgeting,Estimating,Forecasting,Code Compliance,Regulatory Compliance,LNG,LPG,Engineering Principles,Mentoring,Communication

About Xcel Energy

A leading energy provider, dedicated to excellence. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient and sustainable energy to the eight states we serve: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas.

At Xcel Energy, we provide work that makes a difference, a team you can count on, opportunities to grow and rewards that help you thrive.

Ready to help power the future of energy? Visit jobs.xcelenergy.com to learn more.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Utilities

What you'll do

  • The Project Engineer will perform work involving plans, investigations, and equipment with limited complexity, leading small to medium projects and providing field oversight. Responsibilities include supporting technical documentation development and coordinating project phases under supervision.

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What does a Project Engineer - LNG/LPG Gas Plants do at Xcel Energy?

As a Project Engineer - LNG/LPG Gas Plants at Xcel Energy, you will: the Project Engineer will perform work involving plans, investigations, and equipment with limited complexity, leading small to medium projects and providing field oversight. Responsibilities include supporting technical documentation development and coordinating project phases under supervision..

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Xcel Energy is a leading Utilities company. The Project Engineer - LNG/LPG Gas Plants role offers competitive compensation.

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