✦ Luna Orbit — Engineering (Non-Software)

Base Capital - Turbine Project Engineer (Staff, Senior or Principal)

at Xcel Energy

📍 4 Locations Onsite 💰 $79K – $103K USD / year Posted April 02, 2026
Salary $79K – $103K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 2+ years
Education Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum; mechanical engineering preferred
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

Provide technical guidance for turbine capital projects, from origination through commissioning, including design, cost estimates, schedules, and regulatory coordination.

  • Develop scoping and technical specifications
  • Prepare cost estimates and schedules
  • Review vendor submittals and engage with contractors
  • Support permitting and regulatory activity
  • Mentor junior engineers

Extensive engagement with gas/steam turbine technology, emissions estimates, heat & material balances, and project documentation; strong vendor collaboration and regulatory interfacing.

The ideal candidate is an experienced mechanical engineer with 2+ years on turbine-related capital projects, strong vendor management across multiple sites, and EIT/FE certification (PE preferred) to lead design, planning, and regulatory activities.

Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum2+ year(s) relevant engineering experienceAbility to demonstrate the unique technical skills & core competencies for this engineering levelEIT/FE strongly preferred
PE (Professional Engineer) certification preferredExperience with capital projects for gas and steam turbinesVendor management across multiple sites
ABET accredited engineeringProcurement supportBid evaluationRegulatory activity
ABET accredited engineering degreemechanical engineering preferred2+ years relevant engineering experienceEIT/FE preferredPE may be requiredcapital projects experiencevendor managementbid evaluationcost estimationregulatory activity
EngineeringMechanical engineeringEmissions estimatesHeat & material balancesCost estimatesProject planningRegulatory activityVendor managementBid/evaluationPermitting
Independent workLeadershipMentoringCommunicationCollaboration

Preferred

EIT/FEPE
Industry Energy
Job Function Deliver technical support and leadership for turbine capital projects across multiple sites.
Role Subtype Mechanical Engineer
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