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Develop and maintain Xcel Energy's technical knowledge 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). Leverage internal expertise to customer advantage by developing relationships with external networks of engineering and architectural firms, government agencies, industry associations and research firms.

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Position Summary

Provide technical expertise in conservation programs to assist Xcel Energy customers to use energy more efficiently. Provide technical guidance and review directly to customers, sales staff, and marketing staff; examine potential applications and recommend solutions. Develop knowledge and expertise in specific technical areas and applying that expertise to maximize customer benefit from Xcel Energy conservation products.

Essential Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to the Xcel Energy Marketing and Sales organizations. Perform the day-to-day engineering in assigned technical areas. Construct analyses in the technical-financial models that meet the state regulatory and corporate guidelines.
Develop rapid but rigorous analytical models based upon good engineering practice and the methodological direction of other Technical Consulting staff. Learn job responsibilities as well as rules / guidelines (both regulatory and internal) from Technical Consultants, Senior Technical Consultants, and Team Lead Technical Consultant for assigned programs.
Develop and maintain Xcel Energy's technical knowledge 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 will be a resource in the assigned area.
Leverage internal expertise to customer advantage by developing relationships with external networks of engineering and architectural firms, government agencies, industry associations and research firms. Acquire and develop knowledge in assigned areas by interacting and learning from these sources.
Meet established turnaround time criteria for assigned projects to foster customer participation.
What are the top 3-5 skills and qualifications (technology/application/software, etc.) required?
Engineering degree from an ABET accredited school
Experience in building sciences, energy efficiency, or regulated utilities
Knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics
Excel proficiency
Familiarity with Salesforce (preferred but trainable)
Strong collaboration skills
Ability to work well with a variety of stakeholders
Effective communication
Problem solving abilities
Ideal candidate background and how many years required?
Entry-level; 0-3 years of professional experience preferred.
Are there any preferred or "nice to have" skills?
Experience with demand side management (DSM)
Experience with HVAC design or energy auditing
Interest in clean energy and carbon reduction
What non-technical skills are necessary (i.e., such as communication, problem solving, team player)?

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