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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.
Position Summary
In this role, you will lead the development of long-term strategic plans for the natural gas distribution system by evaluating future planning scenarios, identifying innovative solutions, and aligning investments with regulatory requirements, company strategy, and customer needs. You will collaborate across the organization to assess both traditional infrastructure and emerging solutions, including non-pipeline alternatives, demand-side resources, beneficial electrification, renewable natural gas, and other decarbonization opportunities. The ideal candidate will bring strong utility planning experience, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable recommendations.
Essential Responsibilities
- Applies extensive technical expertise and has an understanding of the basic principles of other related disciplines. Fully demonstrates the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level by applying technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to lead projects of moderate to large size, scope and complexity.
- Largely self-directed work is expected to result in the development of new or improved techniques, procedures and standards. Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.)
- Without appreciable direction exercises considerable latitude in determining ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics and Regulatory. Provides field engineering oversight and direction for activities such as support, testing, installation, inspections, commissioning etc.
- Coordinates/leads multiple projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement, installation and commissioning). May lead more critical projects with oversight of a higher-level engineer or supervisor.
- Represents the organization as the prime technical contact in the bid/evaluation processes including preparation of bid documents, completion of technical evaluations for proposals and providing recommendations for selection. Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination with internal and external organizations.
- Effectively and with precision resolves difficult technical/business matters both inter-organizationally and with outside customer/vendors with all formats of communication.
- May assign tasks to and/or direct engineers, technicians, craft personnel and other support staff including coordination and review of work assignments. Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills and competencies.
- Leads activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.
Staff Engineer Level (Salary Range: $81,800-$106,266)
Minimum Requirements
- Required Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).
- 2+ years relevant engineering experience. Demonstrated broad knowledge & proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines.
- Ability 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-$129,266)
Minimum Requirements
- Required Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).
- 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required; 7+ years relevant engineering experience without EIT/FE.
- Ability 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.
Principal Engineer (Salary Range: $112,000-$156,600)
Minimum Requirements
- Required Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).
- 9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration required; 15+ years relevant engineering experience without PE.
- Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
Preferred
- Synergi Gas Hydraulic Modeling Experience
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: $81,800.00 to $156,600.00 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: 08/12/26
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Document your gas plumbing license equivalency
State licensing boards don't automatically recognize foreign credentials. Get your gas plumbing certifications evaluated by a NACES-approved agency before you apply, so employers and USCIS see a clear U.S.-equivalent qualification during the I-140 review.
Target contractors enrolled in E-Verify
Employers who use E-Verify for employment eligibility verification are already familiar with immigration compliance. Gas plumbing contractors with active E-Verify accounts are structurally better positioned to handle PERM sponsorship paperwork without delays.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Gas Plumber openings by employers with green card sponsorship history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-approaching contractors who have never sponsored a foreign worker through the PERM process.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific geographic area and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage tier before you discuss salary, so your offer clears the PERM threshold from day one.
Understand how PERM advertising requirements affect your timeline
DOL requires employers to run mandatory recruitment steps before filing PERM, including newspaper ads and internal postings. This advertising period typically adds 60 to 90 days before the actual PERM application is submitted, so factor that into your start-date expectations.
Request concurrent filing of I-140 and I-485 where eligible
If a visa number is immediately available in your category and country, your employer can file your I-140 petition and your I-485 adjustment of status simultaneously. This collapses the wait between petition approval and your green card application significantly.
Green Card Gas Plumber: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Gas Plumber role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Gas Plumber falls under the EB-3 skilled worker subcategory, which covers occupations requiring at least two years of training or experience. You don't need an advanced degree. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL proving no qualified U.S. worker is available, then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Gas Plumber?
The H-1B visa requires a specialty occupation tied to a bachelor's degree, which most gas plumbing roles don't satisfy. EB-3 is the correct pathway for skilled tradespeople. There's no lottery and no annual cap at the EB-3 petition level, though visa number availability still depends on your country of birth. The key difference is permanence: EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residency, not a temporary work authorization period.
How long does the PERM green card process take for a Gas Plumber?
The full timeline runs roughly two to four years from PERM filing to green card approval, depending on DOL processing times and your country of birth. PERM itself currently takes several months at DOL. After PERM approval, your employer files the I-140 with USCIS. For most countries, EB-3 visa numbers are immediately available, meaning you can file for adjustment of status without a long backlog wait.
Where can I find Gas Plumber jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Gas Plumber openings specifically by employers with green card sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on contractors who have never run a PERM process. Targeting employers who already understand DOL recruitment requirements and prevailing wage obligations speeds up your path from offer letter to I-140 filing.
Does my foreign gas plumbing license count toward EB-3 eligibility?
Your foreign license supports your experience documentation, but USCIS evaluates whether your qualifications meet the U.S. job requirements stated in the PERM application. Getting a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency translates your foreign license and training into terms USCIS reviewers recognize. Some states also require you to pass a local licensing exam before you can legally work, which employers factor into their sponsorship decisions.