Distribution Automation Engineer (IVVO/FLISR, ADMS)

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a skilled Distribution Systems Engineer to support IVVO and FLISR modernization from the Marshall Operations Center. You will deploy and configure automated field devices and integrate them into ADMS, with emphasis on controller settings, device databases, and cross-functional collaboration for long-term success.

The role offers hybrid work from Denver, with duties spanning system studies, modeling, testing, and documentation, and a strong path toward full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering with power systems focus.
• 2–3 years of electrical engineering experience focusing on power distribution and utility operations.
• Experience with ADMS/SCADA integration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of automated field devices including capacitor bank controllers and SEL protection devices, coordinating with design and field personnel.
• Develop and configure device settings for cap bank controllers, reclosers and other distribution automation equipment.
• Perform distribution system modeling using Synergi and CYME to determine optimal capacitor bank and recloser placement and settings.
• Support integration and communications testing of devices into ADMS.
• Maintain and update device databases for accuracy with deployed configurations.
• Assist in AMI functionality assessments and provide technical support to field personnel as needed.
• Monitor device and meter functionality as part of daily operations.
• Develop design docs, test plans, calculations and standards; document technical work.

Skills

Capacitor bank controllers

SEL protection devices

ADMS IVVO FLISR

Distribution automation

Synergi

CYME

Python/SQL

C/C++ (preferred)

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with power systems concentration

Tools

Synergi

CYME

ADMS

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a skilled Distribution Systems Engineer to support IVVO and FLISR modernization from the Marshall Operations Center. You will deploy and configure automated field devices and integrate them into ADMS, with emphasis on controller settings, device databases, and cross-functional collaboration for long-term success.

The role offers hybrid work from Denver, with duties spanning system studies, modeling, testing, and documentation, and a strong path toward full-time employment.