Hybrid Substation Design Engineer

Xcel Energy Inc; Amarillo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking an entry to senior Substation Design Engineer to plan, design, and deliver electric substation projects. The role involves creating substations and modifications, coordinating with civil, protection and control, construction, and operations teams to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

The position offers a hybrid work model with onsite expectations and opportunities to grow within the design engineering field across multiple levels.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, and delivers substation projects, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate complete and constructable designs.
• Reviews drawings, specifications, and material requirements to support project execution.
• Manages project deliverables, schedules, and technical scope; provides field support and resolves design conflicts.

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree

Electrical Engineering degree preferred

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking an entry to senior Substation Design Engineer to plan, design, and deliver electric substation projects. The role involves creating substations and modifications, coordinating with civil, protection and control, construction, and operations teams to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

The position offers a hybrid work model with onsite expectations and opportunities to grow within the design engineering field across multiple levels.