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Power Systems Studies Engineer (Principal or Senior)

Power Systems Studies Engineer (Principal or Senior)

Xcel EnergyDenver, CO, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

  • Denver, Colorado, 80205, United States of America
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401
  • Amarillo, Texas, 79101

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.

The below job summary and responsibilities reflect the principal 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 senior engineer level.

Position Summary :

Viewed as the technical engineer or subject matter expert for the organization in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes in power systems modeling and analysis and / or transmission planning. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Problems must be approached through a series of complex and conceptually related studies, are difficult to define, require unconventional or innovative approaches, and require sophisticated research techniques. Responsible for major project or several complex projects of moderate to large scope. Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and / or programs. Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications. Maintains contacts with individuals and units within and outside the corporation for action on technical matters. Works under consultative direction toward broad general goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Work checked through consultation and agreement with others rather than by formal review of superior. May provide work direction for a team of engineers, technicians and other professionals as necessary to complete assignments. This includes evaluation of work progress and results / feedback to supervisors on performance. May lead multiple critical and / or complex projects. This role requires a balance of technical acumen and strong communication skills, as the principal engineer will need to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Communication will occur in various formats, including in-person meetings, virtual discussions, presentations to leadership, and written reports.

Essential Responsibilities :

  • Power systems studies engineer : Directs and runs power system studies. This engineer can expect many complex and interdisciplinary issues to be within their scope of work. Will lead multiple complex projects simultaneously.
  • Transmission planning engineer : Develops scopes for complex studies to guide long-range transmission system plans and coordinates with other Integrated System Planning departments to ensure processes align across subdisciplines.
  • General work is self-directed and should be self-initiated. Work and analysis will generally have wide-ranging ramifications to the business.
  • Serves as a spokesperson within the Integrated System Planning group.
  • Acts as an advisor to management. Helps with workflow management within the department.
  • Power systems studies engineer : Works as an established SME for modeling and analysis processes, procedures, and standards compliance. Will contribute to integrated modeling and analysis methods across the generation / transmission and transmission / distribution boundaries.
  • Transmission planning engineer : Support and provide testimony in state regulatory processes and strategic direction for transmission system plans
  • Principal Engineer (Salary Range : $109,300-$152,766)

    Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering and / or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency), electrical engineering degree preferred
  • 9 + years of demonstrated experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration, 15+ years of demonstrated experience without PE (Professional Engineer) registration.
  • Experience with multiple power system transmission analysis tools, such as PSSE, TARA, EMS, ASPEN, CAPE, PROMOD, PLEXOS, PowerWorld, PSCAD or other similar analysis software.
  • EIT / FE (Engineer in Training / Fundamentals of Engineering and / or PE (Professional Engineer) registration preferred.
  • Graduate degree in fields above preferred.
  • PE (Professional Engineer) registration preferred.
  • Senior Engineer Level (Salary Range : $94,600-$126,134)

    Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering and / or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency), electrical engineering degree preferred
  • 5+ years with nationally recognized certification, 7+ years without certification.
  • Experience with multiple power system transmission analysis tools such as PSSE, TARA, EMS, ASPEN, CAPE, PROMOD, PLEXOS, PowerWorld, PSCAD or other similar analysis software.
  • EIT / FE (Engineer in Training / Fundamentals of Engineering and / or PE (Professional Engineer) registration preferred.
  • Graduate degree in fields above preferred.
  • Preferred Requirements

  • Experience with Python programming
  • Proficiency in conducting transient stability studies and analysis.
  • 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 : $94,600.00 to $152,766.00 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 : 10 / 02 / 25

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