Energy Solutions Engineer or Senior Energy Solutions Engineer

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Salary Details: $39.81 - 60.10 an hour

Xcel Energy
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Job Description

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.

Energy Solutions Engineer or Senior Energy Solutions Engineer

Position Summary

Do you want to change the way people use energy and help Xcel Energy reach our carbon-neutral goal by 2050? We are looking for experienced engineers to provide technical expertise and strategic direction for our residential programs, which help customers use energy more efficiently. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills to share technical information and work collaboratively across internal and external teams.

This position provides technical support in developing and maintaining Xcel Energy's array of residential offerings for beneficial electrification, energy efficiency, and distributed energy resources. As advanced grid infrastructure grows, this position will evolve to find new ways to support our customers.

The following job summary and responsibilities reflect the duties of the Engineer level; the Sr. Engineer will differ as different skills and/or experience will be required. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with their skills and experience.

This a hybrid position (three days on-site, two days remote) officed out of either 401 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN office or our Denver HQ T3 location.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Review and take responsibility for the validity of conservation program analyses in the assigned areas. This requires knowledge of the regulatory as well as internal rules and guidelines for the technical-financial models. Document and run technical-financial models ensuring they meet state and corporate guidelines. Ensure that projects will withstand regulatory scrutiny to validate rebate expenditures and maximize Company's investments.
  • Provide guidance, training and education to internal staff, Xcel Energy Marketing and Sales, customers and trade allies on technology issues. Responsibilities include consulting with customers on program offerings, team with product development and program managers to improve and expand product and services offerings for conservation programs.
  • Develop and maintain Xcel Energy's technical leadership in specific assigned area for gas or electric conservation programs (HVAC, lighting, compressed air, energy efficient building construction, motors, controls, industrial processing, boilers, furnaces, recommissioning). This position is intended to be a key technical resource in the assigned areas.
  • Research new technologies and applications to improve and expand Xcel Energy conservation offerings. Monitor federal, state and local energy-related codes to determine whether changes in efficiency levels affect current conservation program guidelines and how it might impact program performance.
  • Leverage internal expertise to customer advantage by developing relationships with external networks of engineering and architectural firms, governmental agencies, industry associations and research firms. Consulting with customers as part of product delivery, customized customer consulting on project specific basis, and acting technical sales.
  • Senior Engineer: Plans, organizes and provides technical guidance and expertise on the work of other staff. Evaluates progress of the staff and results obtained and recommends major changes to achieve overall objectives. Serves as a mentor to internal staff members.


Energy Efficiency Engineer Salary Range: $82,800 - $117,600
Minimum Requirements
  • BSME, BSEE or related engineering degree from an ABET accredited curriculum.
  • 6-years minimum experience preferred in energy conservation strategies or related field and significant direct customer contact.
  • Experience preferred in one of more of the following: consulting engineering, industrial processes, technical sales and project management.


Sr. Energy Efficiency Engineer Salary Range: $95,200 - $125,000

Minimum Requirements
  • BSME, BSEE or related engineering degree from an ABET accredited curriculum required.
  • 8 years' experience with energy conservation preferred in one or more of the following: energy engineering consulting, HVAC, lighting, compressed air, energy efficient building construction, motors, controls, industrial processing, boilers, furnaces, recommissioning.
  • 1 year minimum of utility conservation program experience.


Preferred Requirements
  • Licensed Professional Engineer certification preferred.
  • Experience with electrification, demand response, and/or system planning.


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 .

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $82,800.00 to $125,000.00 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: 05/19/25

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Date Posted: 07 May 2025
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