DER/ BESS Engineer (Staff, Senior, or Principal)

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); Híbrido; USD 70 000 - 157 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Resumo da oferta

Xcel Energy seeks a Staff Engineer to lead DER interconnection, power systems analyses, and grid modernization on our distribution system. The role emphasizes BESS, microgrids, and DER deployment, with coordination across engineering teams.

You will collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to deliver projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-efficient integration of advanced grid technologies with SCADA/controls and regulatory alignment.

Qualificações

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required (Electrical preferred).
• 2+ years engineering experience in related field.
• EIT/FE strongly preferred; PE license may be required depending on business need.

Responsabilidades

• Lead DER interconnection studies and power system analyses.
• Support distribution planning and grid modernization initiatives.
• Lead technical implementation of BESS, microgrid, and DER projects from development through operation.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to deliver projects.
• Provide regulatory and stakeholder support for grid modernization efforts.
• Mentor interns, drafters, technicians, and less experienced engineers.

Conhecimentos

DER Interconnection

Power Systems

BESS

SCADA/Controls

Grid Modernization

Engineering Coordination

Formação académica

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Electrical preferred)

EIT/FE strongly preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 staff 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 and principal engineer levels.Position SummaryThe Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Engineer provides technical support and leadership for the planning, design, integration, and deployment of distributed energy resources across Xcel Energy's distribution system. This role focuses on DER interconnection, power systems engineering, distribution planning, battery energy storage systems (BESS), grid modernization, SCADA and controls integration, and engineering coordination.The engineer will support DER, energy storage, microgrid, and grid modernization projects from concept through commissioning and operation. Working closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams, this position coordinates technical execution across Engineering, Operations, Planning, Regulatory, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, Customer Solutions, and external stakeholders to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective integration of emerging grid technologies.Focus Areas:DER Interconnection & Power SystemsPerform DER interconnection studies and power system analyses supporting safe, reliable grid integration.Distribution Planning & Grid ModernizationSupport distribution planning and grid modernization to improve system reliability and performance.BESS, Microgrids & DER DeploymentLead technical implementation of BESS, microgrid, and DER projects from development through operation.SCADA, Controls & Operational TechnologySupport DER integration with SCADA, DERMS, ADMS, and related controls and communications.Engineering Coordination & Project ExecutionCoordinate with Project Managers, internal teams, and external stakeholders to deliver projects.Regulatory & Stakeholder SupportProvide technical expertise supporting regulatory, stakeholder, and grid modernization initiatives.Essential ResponsibilitiesUses 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.Staff Engineer Level (Salary Range: $81,800-$106,267)Minimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited, electrical engineering degree preferred2+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 RequirementsRequired bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical engineering degree preferred5+ 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 RequirementsRequired bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical engineering degree preferred9+ 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.PreferredPE license preferred (EIT/FE a plus).Experience with DER interconnection, power systems, distribution planning, BESS, grid modernization, and SCADA/controls.Experience supporting utility, renewable energy, energy storage, or microgrid projects.Knowledge of DERMS, ADMS, EMS, SCADA, IEEE 1547, and utility interconnection practices.Strong project leadership, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.Our ValuesConnected, Committed, Trustworthy, SafeOur Employee CommitmentsWork that makes a differenceA team you can count ofOpportunities to growRewards that help you thriveXcel 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-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $70,000.00 to $156,600.00 per yearThis 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 LeaveBenefit 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: 11/10/26EEO 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 StatementXcel 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.