Distribution Standards Engineer: Launch Your Electric Power Career

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k)

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking an entry-level engineer to develop technical expertise in a specialty area, working on conventional plans, investigations, surveys and equipment under supervision.

Essential responsibilities include applying technical standards, developing documentation, field engineering support, coordinating projects, and participating in cost analysis and bid processes, with clear pathways to progression from entry to higher levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited curriculum.
• EIT/FE preferred.
• 0+ years of engineering experience required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical standards and concepts to limited-scope assignments.
• Develop technical documentation and procedures.
• Provide field engineering support for commissioning, testing, inspections under supervision.
• Coordinate projects and bid/evaluation activities.
• Communicate information across internal and external teams.

Skills

Technical standards

Documentation

Field engineering

Project coordination

Budgeting/forecasting

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree

Electrical engineering preferred

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking an entry-level engineer to develop technical expertise in a specialty area, working on conventional plans, investigations, surveys and equipment under supervision.

Essential responsibilities include applying technical standards, developing documentation, field engineering support, coordinating projects, and participating in cost analysis and bid processes, with clear pathways to progression from entry to higher levels.