Senior Power Systems Modeler - Hybrid

Xcel Energy Services Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Power Systems Modeling Engineer for the Distribution group to maintain and validate distribution models, collaborate with data science to ensure data quality, and support planning studies and regulatory filings. This role offers a clear path from engineering analysis to grid modernization initiatives within a hybrid work environment at Xcel Energy.

The role requires ABET‑accredited engineering credentials, 5+ years of experience for senior levels, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited engineering degree; EIT/FE preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience preferred for senior levels.
• Strong knowledge of distribution power systems planning and modeling concepts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update distribution power flow models.
• Validate data quality and resolve upstream data issues.
• Develop ETL workflows with data management platforms (Databricks).
• Perform hosting capacity analysis and publish capacity maps.
• Support grid modernization and regulatory filings across distribution planning.

Skills

Power systems modeling

Python

Data analysis

Engineering problem solving

Education

ABET‑accredited engineering degree (Electrical)

Tools

CYME

Synergi

OpenDSS

Python

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Power Systems Modeling Engineer for the Distribution group to maintain and validate distribution models, collaborate with data science to ensure data quality, and support planning studies and regulatory filings. This role offers a clear path from engineering analysis to grid modernization initiatives within a hybrid work environment at Xcel Energy.

The role requires ABET‑accredited engineering credentials, 5+ years of experience for senior levels, and proficiency with