Hybrid Senior Distribution Planning Engineer

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Xcel Energy seeks a Senior Engineer to apply deep technical expertise across Distribution Planning, Beneficial Electrification, EV infrastructure, and DER interconnections. The role leads projects of moderate to large size with self-direction and coordination with internal and external teams.

Hybrid work is supported with on-site days; a comprehensive benefits package accompanies the opportunity for growth within engineering leadership.

Qualifications

• Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum.
• 0+ years relevant engineering experience.
• Preferred EIT/FE (Engineer in Training) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies extensive technical expertise and has an understanding of the basic principles of other related disciplines. Fully demonstrates the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level by applying technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to lead projects of moderate to large size, scope and complexity.
• Largely self-directed work is expected to result in the development of new or improved techniques, procedures and standards. Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.)
• Without appreciable direction exercises considerable latitude in determining ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics and Regulatory. Provides field engineering oversight and direction for activities such as support, testing, installation, inspections, commissioning etc.
• Coordinates/leads multiple projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement, installation and commissioning).
• Represents the organization as the prime technical contact in the bid/evaluation processes including preparation of bid documents, completion of technical evaluations for proposals and providing recommendations for selection. Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination with internal and external organizations.
• Leads budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Xcel Energy seeks a Senior Engineer to apply deep technical expertise across Distribution Planning, Beneficial Electrification, EV infrastructure, and DER interconnections. The role leads projects of moderate to large size with self-direction and coordination with internal and external teams.

Hybrid work is supported with on-site days; a comprehensive benefits package accompanies the opportunity for growth within engineering leadership.