Engineering Manager - Gas Projects Team

Gas Pipeline And Engineering Design Leadership Position

Provides leadership for Gas Pipeline and Engineering Design groups within the Gas Engineering Department. Makes financial and engineering recommendations and decisions. Position is responsible for the direction, performance management and staffing of an engineering group that includes positions up to Principal Specialty Engineer.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for the design and construction project management of gas pipelines with assistance from the measurement and controls group and the Integrated System Planning group.
• Focus on project-based engineering and support functions for both transmission and distribution assets. This requires working on different sized projects with different Project Management groups.
• Make work assignments, monitor scope, schedule and budgets, take corrective actions as appropriate to execute numerous capital projects with a typical annual value of $10 million.
• Responsible for the day-to-day leadership activities of an engineering group with a total staffing level of 10 to 15 engineers and designers. Hire, develop, motive, coach and counsel employees.
• Lead the development of engineering standards and procedures for the groups project and engineering deliverables.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of engineering design experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of project management experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of lead, supervisory, or management experience or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
• Experience with managing multi-discipline projects from initial development through implementation and on to commercial operation.

Preferred Characteristics

• Obtained or working towards PE License
• Previous experience in gas transmission and/or distribution
• Understanding of applicable codes & corporate policies are desired.
• Experience with managing third party contractors and consultants.

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 recruiting@xcelenergy.com. Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $109,500.00 to $155,500.00 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: 09/02/25 EEO is the Law | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy