DER Interconnection Engineer (Entry–Principal)

Xcel Energy Services Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical Plan

Pension

Job summary

Xcel Energy Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Staff/ Senior/ Principal Engineer to support DER Interconnection projects in Minnesota and surrounding regions. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and collaboration with planning, substation engineering, and protection teams.

The candidate will help evaluate interconnection requests and lead multiple projects with minimal supervision. Join a team that values technical excellence, cross-functional coordination, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• ABET accredited engineering degree required
• Electrical engineering degree preferred or mechanical engineering with relevant experience
• EIT/FE strongly preferred for advancement

Responsibilities

• Lead projects of moderate to large size or portions of major projects
• Provide field engineering oversight for testing, installation, and commissioning
• Mentor less experienced engineers and coordinate with multiple teams
• Participate in bidding/evaluation processes and provide technical recommendations

Skills

Engineering degree ABET

Electrical eng

Mechanical eng

EIT/FE preferred

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree

Job description

Xcel Energy Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Staff/ Senior/ Principal Engineer to support DER Interconnection projects in Minnesota and surrounding regions. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and collaboration with planning, substation engineering, and protection teams.

The candidate will help evaluate interconnection requests and lead multiple projects with minimal supervision. Join a team that values technical excellence, cross-functional coordination, and continuous improvement