Entry Level Materials Engineer Jobs
New grad materials engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a capstone project can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Construction & Real Estate, Manufacturing, and Energy, with employers like Allan Myers, Jobot, and Tesla hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs. The below job summary and responsibilities reflect the entry engineer level role. The successfully chosen candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with their skills and experience as different skills and/or experience will be required at the staff, senior and principal engineer levels.
Position Summary
The Natural Gas Materials Engineer develops, maintains, and improves engineering standards, specifications, procedures, and technical guidance that support the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of natural gas facilities. The position specializes in the evaluation, qualification, implementation, and ongoing performance of materials and equipment used in natural gas transmission and distribution systems.
The engineer evaluates technical requirements, industry standards, regulations, materials, equipment, technologies, manufacturer information, test results, operating experience, and work practices to determine their application to company operations. The engineer identifies risks and improvement opportunities and develops specifications, standards, technical controls, and recommendations to improve safety, reliability, compliance, and material performance.
The position supports new material and manufacturer qualification, material testing, faulty-material and failure investigations, material standardization, and technical evaluation of product or manufacturing changes. The engineer works with Operations, Engineering, Compliance, Supply Chain, Training, manufacturers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to support risk-informed decisions and consistent implementation of approved materials and company standards.
The engineer may lead technical projects, investigations, material evaluations, testing programs, and continuous-improvement initiatives and serves as a technical resource for gas transmission, distribution, and related operations.
Essential Responsibilities
- Uses and applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to perform activities/assignments of limited scope.
- Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.). Utilizes and may assist with the development of procedures.
- Provides ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics, Regulatory, etc. May provide field engineering oversight for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections etc. under direct supervision.
- Coordinates/leads projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation and commissioning), under the direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor.
- Under the direction of a higher level engineer/supervisor, supports bid/evaluation processes by performing basic analysis and calculations on existing documentation and materials that support the preparation of bid documents. In completing segments of technical evaluations for proposals may need to effectively communicate with other business areas of the company following appropriate processes.
- Effectively exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance and complexity both inter-organizationally and with outside customer/vendors.
- May coordinate the work of interns, drafters, technicians, and/or others and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self development of technical skills and competencies.
- May perform activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.
Entry Engineer Level (Salary Range: $70,000-$86,667)
Minimum Requirements
- Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum
- 0+ years relevant engineering experience. Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
- Preferred EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred.
Staff Engineer Level (Salary Range: $81,800-$106,267)
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited
- 2+ year's 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-$129,267)
Minimum Requirements
- Required bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum
- 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
- 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:
Experience in one or more of the following:
- Supporting field construction, operations, maintenance, testing, inspection, or commissioning activities in an engineering capacity.
- Investigating field problems and developing practical engineering solutions using observations, measurements, testing, calculations, and engineering judgment.
- Interpreting and applying drawings, specifications, procedures, codes, standards, or manufacturer requirements to field conditions.
- Evaluating materials, equipment, or components in real-world applications, including installation, testing, troubleshooting, failure analysis, or determining suitability for service.
- Working effectively with field personnel, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and other engineers to resolve technical issues and implement in-field solutions.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Our Values
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Our Employee Commitments
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count of
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $70,000.00 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 Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending 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: 11/17/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
Accessibility Statement
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
INTRODUCTION
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs. The below job summary and responsibilities reflect the entry engineer level role. The successfully chosen candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with their skills and experience as different skills and/or experience will be required at the staff, senior and principal engineer levels.
Position Summary
The Natural Gas Materials Engineer develops, maintains, and improves engineering standards, specifications, procedures, and technical guidance that support the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of natural gas facilities. The position specializes in the evaluation, qualification, implementation, and ongoing performance of materials and equipment used in natural gas transmission and distribution systems.
The engineer evaluates technical requirements, industry standards, regulations, materials, equipment, technologies, manufacturer information, test results, operating experience, and work practices to determine their application to company operations. The engineer identifies risks and improvement opportunities and develops specifications, standards, technical controls, and recommendations to improve safety, reliability, compliance, and material performance.
The position supports new material and manufacturer qualification, material testing, faulty-material and failure investigations, material standardization, and technical evaluation of product or manufacturing changes. The engineer works with Operations, Engineering, Compliance, Supply Chain, Training, manufacturers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to support risk-informed decisions and consistent implementation of approved materials and company standards.
The engineer may lead technical projects, investigations, material evaluations, testing programs, and continuous-improvement initiatives and serves as a technical resource for gas transmission, distribution, and related operations.
Essential Responsibilities
- Uses and applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to perform activities/assignments of limited scope.
- Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.). Utilizes and may assist with the development of procedures.
- Provides ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics, Regulatory, etc. May provide field engineering oversight for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections etc. under direct supervision.
- Coordinates/leads projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation and commissioning), under the direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor.
- Under the direction of a higher level engineer/supervisor, supports bid/evaluation processes by performing basic analysis and calculations on existing documentation and materials that support the preparation of bid documents. In completing segments of technical evaluations for proposals may need to effectively communicate with other business areas of the company following appropriate processes.
- Effectively exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance and complexity both inter-organizationally and with outside customer/vendors.
- May coordinate the work of interns, drafters, technicians, and/or others and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self development of technical skills and competencies.
- May perform activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.
Entry Engineer Level (Salary Range: $70,000-$86,667)
Minimum Requirements
- Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum
- 0+ years relevant engineering experience. Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
- Preferred EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred.
Staff Engineer Level (Salary Range: $81,800-$106,267)
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited
- 2+ year's 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-$129,267)
Minimum Requirements
- Required bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum
- 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
- 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:
Experience in one or more of the following:
- Supporting field construction, operations, maintenance, testing, inspection, or commissioning activities in an engineering capacity.
- Investigating field problems and developing practical engineering solutions using observations, measurements, testing, calculations, and engineering judgment.
- Interpreting and applying drawings, specifications, procedures, codes, standards, or manufacturer requirements to field conditions.
- Evaluating materials, equipment, or components in real-world applications, including installation, testing, troubleshooting, failure analysis, or determining suitability for service.
- Working effectively with field personnel, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and other engineers to resolve technical issues and implement in-field solutions.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Our Values
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Our Employee Commitments
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count of
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $70,000.00 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 Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending 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: 11/17/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
Accessibility Statement
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
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Entry Level Materials Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level materials engineer job?
Focus on hands-on experience you already have: internships, university lab work, capstone projects, or any materials testing you did during your degree. Employers at this level look for familiarity with characterization techniques, materials selection software, and basic failure analysis. Tailoring your resume to highlight specific materials you worked with, such as polymers, metals, or composites, gives you a concrete edge over candidates with generic applications.
Which companies hire entry level materials engineers?
Companies hiring entry level materials engineers right now include Allan Myers, Jobot, and Tesla, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from manufacturers, aerospace and defense contractors, automotive suppliers, and consumer electronics firms that need recent graduates to support testing, quality, and product development teams.
Are there remote entry level materials engineer jobs?
Yes, though most materials engineering work at the entry level is lab- or facility-based. About 20% of entry level materials engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically focus on simulation, data analysis, or materials specification work that does not require physical lab access. On-site positions remain the majority at this stage.
Are these new grad materials engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior materials engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward the requirement, or accepts a strong portfolio or academic project in place of full-time work history. Searching for "junior" or "new grad" alongside "materials engineer" surfaces the most relevant openings at this level.
Which industries hire the most entry level materials engineers?
Entry Level materials engineer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Manufacturing, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on continuous materials testing, process improvement, and new product development work that recent graduates can contribute to from day one.