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Healthcare Engineer - Project Engineer
Veterans Health Administration
Seattle, WA
- $62,504 to $141,154 USD / year
The position serves as a Project Engineer at Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS). This position performs project planning, produces designs, manages designs, manages construction, and…
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Healthcare Engineer - Project Engineer
Veterans Health Administration
Seattle, WA
- $62,504 to $141,154 USD / year
The position serves as a Project Engineer at Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS). This position performs project planning, produces designs, manages designs, manages construction, and…
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Healthcare Engineer
Veterans Health Administration
Tomah, WI
- $50,460 to $116,362 USD / year
The position serves as a Healthcare Engineer at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System, VHATOM Medical Center. This position performs project planning, produces designs,…
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Software System Engineer
ESM
Fort Belvoir, VA
- $136,000 to $162,000 USD / year
…Defense and Federal customers. We are hiring a Software System Engineer- Lead to support an enterprise-level program within a federal…
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R&D Eng SME (SRM)
General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems
Huntsville, AL
We are seeking a R&D Engineer (SME) to lead advanced research and development for Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) technologies. This role drives feasibility studies, applied research, design,…
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CIVIL ENGINEER
Air Combat Command
Shaw AFB, SC
- $89,508 to $116,362 USD / year
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a professional civil engineer, performing design, project programming and construction management/monitoring duties in support of a…
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Environmental Engineer
National Cemetery Administration
Washington, DC
- $143,913 to $187,093 USD / year
As an Environmental Engineer, you will serve as the agency's senior environmental compliance expert, providing technical leadership and guidance for construction, expansion, and land…
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Cloud Solutions Engineer
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
McLean, VA
- $143,913 to $187,093 USD / year
Lead integration efforts to ensure interoperability of cloud-based capabilities developed by separate service providers; coordinate testing of new capabilities with stakeholders.
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Civil Engineer
Western Area Power Administration
Lakewood, CO
- $106,335 to $142,737 USD / year
As a Civil Engineer, you'll will serve as engineering support in the functional areas of structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, cost estimating, or site development. This…
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Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Liquid Cooling (TCS/SFN)
Vertiv
Westerville, OH
Global Technical Lead - Liquid Cooling (TCS/SFN)
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Manufacturing Engineer Lead Senior
International Motors, LLC
Lisle, IL
International Motors is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer Lead Senior. to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, assembly…
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SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER
United States Fleet Forces Command
Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA
- $127,646 to $165,945 USD / year
You will serve as a SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER in the Expanded Planning Yard Division (Code 280), Office of the Chief Engineer (Code 240), Engineering and Planning Department (Code 200)…
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Information Systems Security Engineer - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
ENS Solutions, LLC
Washington, DC
Transform technology into opportunity as a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer/Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE). A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems…
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Cloud Engineer - Active TS/SCI with CI POLY
ENS Solutions, LLC
Reston, VA
As a Sr. Cloud Engineer, you will be a key player in architecting, designing, and implementing cloud solutions that empower our clients to leverage the full potential of cloud technologies.…
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Senior DevSecOps Engineer - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
ENS Solutions, LLC
Reston, VA
As a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient software development and deployment pipelines. You will collaborate…
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Sr. DevSecOps Engineer - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
ENS Solutions, LLC
Reston, VA
As a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient software development and deployment pipelines. You will collaborate…
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Senior ForeScout Engineer - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
ENS Solutions, LLC
Reston, VA
…environment to solve complex security challenges. You will lead a team as they engineer solutions to complex challenges for customers using knowledge of network engineering, Active…
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Senior ForeScout Engineer - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
ENS Solutions, LLC
Washington, DC
…environment to solve complex security challenges. You will lead a team as they engineer solutions to complex challenges for customers using knowledge of network engineering, Active…
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ForeScout Engineer - Active TS/SCI With CI Poly
ENS Solutions, LLC
Washington, DC
…environment to solve complex security challenges. You will lead a team as they engineer solutions to complex challenges for customers using knowledge network engineering, Active Directory,…
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ForeScout Engineer - Active TS/SCI With CI Poly
ENS Solutions, LLC
Reston, VA
…environment to solve complex security challenges. You will lead a team as they engineer solutions to complex challenges for customers using knowledge network engineering, Active Directory,…
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Infoblox Systems Engineer - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
ENS Solutions, LLC
Annapolis Junction, MD
Our work depends on an Infoblox Systems Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Annapolis Junction, MD, Sterling, VA, or Colorado Springs, CO.
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Infoblox Systems Engineer - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
ENS Solutions, LLC
Sterling, VA
Our work depends on an Infoblox Systems Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Annapolis Junction, MD, Sterling, VA, or Colorado Springs, CO.
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Infoblox Systems Engineer - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
ENS Solutions, LLC
Aurora, CO
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Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Savannah, GA
- $89,508 to $116,362 USD / year
…Hydraulic, Hydrologic, and/or Coastal/Navigation Engineering project. | Apply generalized knowledge of civil engineering. Utilizes CAD design systems for detailed CAD drawing and design…
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Sr Quality Engineer (DoD mfg)
General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems
Lincoln, NE
May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives

Xcel Energy

Project Engineer - Electrical / Controls (NSP Hydro Projects)

Minneapolis, MN, United States

$70,000 to $156,600 USD / year

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Pay: $70,000 to $156,600 USD / year
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 23, 2026

Original job description

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. 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.

Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.

Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.

The below job summary and responsibilities reflect the staff engineer level role. The successfully chosen candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with their skills and experience as different skills and/or experience will be required at the entry, senior and principal engineer levels.

Position Summary

This position is designed to develop and apply technical expertise in industrial automation, controls, and power system applications. Performs engineering work involving programmable logic controllers (PLCs), control systems, protective relaying, industrial communications networks, hydraulic systems, and associated electrical/electromechanical equipment. Responsibilities include supporting the design, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of industrial control systems using established engineering principles and industry standards.

The successful candidate should have working knowledge of PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) and/or Modicon (Schneider Electric), including experience with Function Block programming. Familiarity with GE Cimplicity HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networking, hydraulic control systems, instrumentation, and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) protective relays is desired.

Under general direction, demonstrates complete understanding & wide application of engineering technical principle, theories, & concepts in the field. Independently determines & develops approaches to solutions. 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. May provide work direction to other professionals &/or staff. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. Frequent inter-organizational & outside customer contact. Demonstrates a broad knowledge & proficiency of precedents in the specialty area, a good knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines.

Essential Responsibilities

Uses & applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, & techniques to perform activities/assignments that may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials or methods & difficult coordination requirements.
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 &/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 Engineer Level (Salary Range: $70,000-$86,667)

Minimum Requirements

Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum. Electrical Engineering 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 Engineer Level (Salary Range: $81,800-$106,267)

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited. Electrical Engineering 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 Engineer Level (Salary Range: $97,000-$129,267)

Minimum Requirements

Required bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum. Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required; 7+ years relevant engineering experience without EIT/FE.
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.

Principal Engineer (Salary Range: $112,000-$156,600)

Minimum Requirements

Required bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum. Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration required; 15+ years relevant engineering experience without PE.
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, and/or Modicon PLC platforms.
Experience with Function Block programming and industrial automation system development.
Experience developing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting GE Cimplicity HMI/SCADA systems.
Familiarity with industrial networking including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, managed switches, VLANs, and network troubleshooting.
Experience with HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, VFDs, and industrial automation systems.
Knowledge of hydraulic and electro-hydraulic control systems.
Experience with SEL protective relays, relay communications, settings management, testing, and troubleshooting.
Experience supporting commissioning, startup, testing, and maintenance of industrial control systems in industrial, utility, hydroelectric, or manufacturing environments.

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Our Values

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Our Employee Commitments

Work that makes a difference
A team you can count of
Opportunities to grow
Rewards that help you thrive

Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=g6WyJAVcaku06U4S3AAlrVld9SFTyvlNkqxgjYWAK9xUQ1JIS1JUSjg3TkNXU1hVU01PS1pVSEVDNSQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl) .

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $70,000.00 to $156,600.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending 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: 11/04/26

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All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.

Accessibility Statement

Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/DyR78vcb7K) . For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.

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Skills

PLC programming
Control systems
Mechanical systems
Troubleshooting
Engineering principles
PLC
Allen-Bradley
Rockwell Automation
HMI
SCADA
Documentation
Technical support
Inspection
Research
Procurement
Supply chain management
Coaching
Budget management
Estimating
Forecasting
Electrical engineering
EIT
P.Eng.

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