Electric Area Engineer Manager - SPS

Xcel Energy; Texas; On-site; USD 129,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a senior leader to direct the Distribution Engineering organization. You will drive strategic planning, budgeting, and execution of distribution projects to optimize asset life and performance while representing the company in regulatory matters.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, safety, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on reliability and customer satisfaction across multiple states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum or equivalent.
• Minimum of seven years in distribution engineering and/or design/operations with at least three years in supervision/management.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for personnel regarding local and regional planning of the corporate electric distribution delivery system.
• Directs long-term plans to ensure system reliability and efficiency; inputs to capital budget.
• Coordinates unit activities with internal and external organizations to meet customer needs.
• Accountable for goals related to project completion, budgets, safety, facility performance, regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Manages development of unit business plan and operating budget; monitors results and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Stays abreast of new technologies and represents the company in regional/national organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory liaison

Team coordination

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Position Summary

Applies visionary and strategic leadership in directing the activities of the Distribution Engineering organization to produce and implement comprehensive and economic distribution plans and budgets to optimize the utilization and life of the company's electric distribution assets. Represents the company in regulatory matters. Manages routine budgets.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for personnel regarding local and regional planning of the corporate electric distribution delivery system.
• Directs development and coordination of long-term plans to ensure system reliability & efficiency. Provides input to capital budget.
• Ensure maximum utilization of human resources by promoting teamwork, diversity, safety, customer orientation and development of individual potential
• Coordinates the activities of the Unit with internal and external organizations to support corporate objectives and meet customer needs
• Accountable for achievement of goals relative to project completion, budgets, safety, facility performance, regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Manages development of Unit business plan and operating budget. Monitors results. Ensures alignment with organization and corporate objectives.
• Stays abreast of new technologies and current industry practices. Represents Company in Regional/National organizations

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of seven years of distribution engineering and/or equivalent design/operations experience which includes a minimum of three years supervisory/management and/or leading teams or projects experience.

Preferred Characteristics

• Professional engineering registration is preferred.
• Previous experience in electric utility distribution.

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 [e-mail] .

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $129,000.00 to $183,200.00 per year

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.

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Deadline to Apply: 08/23/26

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