Entry-Level Grid Protection Engineer

Xcel Energy Inc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Medical/pharmacy plan

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

Xcel Energy Inc. is seeking an entry-level Distribution Electrical Engineer to support system protection and wildfire resiliency on the distribution grid. You will build expertise in protection engineering, grid resiliency, and mitigation strategies alongside experienced engineers and operations teams.

The role focuses on reducing wildfire ignition risk, EPSS support, asset health programs, and field-driven mitigations in high fire risk areas. Levels vary by skill and experience.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required (Electrical Engineering preferred).
• 0+ years of relevant engineering experience; EIT/FE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies technical standards and concepts to assigned projects of limited scope.
• Develops technical documentation and calculations supporting designs and tests.
• Provides field engineering support for commissioning, testing, inspections under supervision.
• Coordinates portions of projects including procurement support and installation.

Skills

Power systems

System protection

Grid resiliency

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Xcel Energy Inc. is seeking an entry-level Distribution Electrical Engineer to support system protection and wildfire resiliency on the distribution grid. You will build expertise in protection engineering, grid resiliency, and mitigation strategies alongside experienced engineers and operations teams.

The role focuses on reducing wildfire ignition risk, EPSS support, asset health programs, and field-driven mitigations in high fire risk areas. Levels vary by skill and experience.