Power Distribution Engineer: Build the Grid of Tomorrow

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Xcel Energy is hiring an entry-level engineer in Denver to develop technical expertise in a defined specialty. You’ll perform conventional design, survey, and testing tasks with guidance, and potentially lead smaller projects as you gain experience.

The role emphasizes collaboration across Operations, Maintenance, and Regulatory teams, with ongoing mentoring and formal training to build core engineering competencies.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Entry-level position; EIT/FE preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Applies technical standards to tasks of limited scope.
• Develops technical documentation and procedures.
• Provides field engineering support for projects under supervision.
• Coordinates projects or parts of projects with supervision.
• Participates in bid/evaluation support and communicates with stakeholders.
• Exchanges information across internal and external channels.
• May guide interns and less-experienced staff and pursue skill growth.
• Supports budgeting, estimating, and work order tasks for projects.

Skills

Project coordination

Technical docs

Field oversight

Cross-functional communication

Scripting (PowerApps, SQL, Python)

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

CYME/Synergy

ADMS

PowerApps

SQL

Python

Job description

Xcel Energy is hiring an entry-level engineer in Denver to develop technical expertise in a defined specialty. You’ll perform conventional design, survey, and testing tasks with guidance, and potentially lead smaller projects as you gain experience.

The role emphasizes collaboration across Operations, Maintenance, and Regulatory teams, with ongoing mentoring and formal training to build core engineering competencies.