Hiring: Controls Engineer (Staff, Senior, or Principal) Company: Xcel Energy Location: Denver Metropolitan Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:07:55 Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility About the job Experience: •2+year's relevant engineering experience. Demonstrated broad knowledge & proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines. •5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required; 7+ years relevant engineering experience without EIT/FE. •9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration required; 15+ years relevant engineering experience without PE. Required Skills: •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 Utilizes & may assist with the development of procedures requiring a broad knowledge & proficiency in a specialty area & has a general knowledge of related disciplines. •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. •Staff Engineer Level (Salary Range: $81,800-$106,267) Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited. Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical degree preferred. •Demonstrated capacity 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) •Required bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum. Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical degree preferred. •Demonstrated capacity 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. •Demonstrated capacity to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization •Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. Compensation: •$81,800 - $106,267 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!