Senior Distribution Modeling Engineer — Hybrid Grid Impact

Xcel Energy Inc; Maple Grove, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Senior Power Systems Modeling Engineer for its Integrated System Planning team. You will maintain power flow models, validate data, and support hosting capacity analysis and grid modernization initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with data science and engineering teams to ensure robust planning and compliant regulatory submissions. Hybrid work is supported with onsite days as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in power systems modeling and distribution planning.
• Ability to validate models and ensure data quality across source systems.
• Familiarity with ETL workflows and data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date power flow models as conditions change.
• Develop modeling standards with stakeholders for interconnection and planning studies.
• Ensure accurate models via standard validation processes and data clean-up.

Skills

Power modeling

ETL workflows

Data quality

Hosting capacity

Regulatory support

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Databricks

EPRI DRIVE

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Senior Power Systems Modeling Engineer for its Integrated System Planning team. You will maintain power flow models, validate data, and support hosting capacity analysis and grid modernization initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with data science and engineering teams to ensure robust planning and compliant regulatory submissions. Hybrid work is supported with onsite days as needed.