Hybrid DER & BESS Engineer – Grid Modernization

Xcel Energy Services Inc

United States

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 157,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
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401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Xcel Energy Services Inc. is seeking a Staff/Engineering role focused on Distributed Energy Resources (DER) interconnection and grid modernization.

You will contribute to planning, design, and deployment of DER and battery energy storage across the distribution system, partnering with project teams. The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, technical analysis, and regulatory support to ensure safe, cost-effective integration of advanced grid technologies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited program (Electrical preferred).
  • Experience in power systems and DER interconnection analysis.
  • Knowledge of grid modernization concepts and energy storage deployments.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership for DER interconnection, design, and deployment on the distribution system.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable integration of DER and BESS projects.
  • Lead studies and analyses to support regulatory and stakeholder engagement.
  • Support project execution from concept through commissioning and operation.

Skills

DER Interconnection
Power Systems
Grid Modernization
Project Coordination
Regulatory Support

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

SCADA
DERMS
ADMS

Job description

Xcel Energy Services Inc. is seeking a Staff/Engineering role focused on Distributed Energy Resources (DER) interconnection and grid modernization.

You will contribute to planning, design, and deployment of DER and battery energy storage across the distribution system, partnering with project teams. The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, technical analysis, and regulatory support to ensure safe, cost-effective integration of advanced grid technologies.

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