Senior Power Systems Modeling Engineer

Xcel Energy Services Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Transit programs

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking an engineer for the Integrated System Planning group to maintain power flow models and support long‑term planning across generation, transmission, distribution, and gas systems. You will collaborate with data scientists to improve ETL workflows and validate model data for interconnection studies.

The role emphasizes hosting capacity analysis, grid modernization, and regulatory support, with senior/staff engineer levels and competitive compensation in the US.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree.
• EIT/FE strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of power systems planning and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up‑to‑date power flow models and standards across planning studies.
• Validate data quality and resolve upstream data issues with ISP data science team.
• Conduct hosting capacity analyses and publish distribution system capacity maps.
• Support grid modernization and regulatory filings with technical expertise.
• Lead projects and mentor junior engineers, coordinating across teams.

Skills

Power systems modeling

Engineering fundamentals

Python/SQL

EIT/FE preferred

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

CYME

Synergi

OpenDSS

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking an engineer for the Integrated System Planning group to maintain power flow models and support long‑term planning across generation, transmission, distribution, and gas systems. You will collaborate with data scientists to improve ETL workflows and validate model data for interconnection studies.

The role emphasizes hosting capacity analysis, grid modernization, and regulatory support, with senior/staff engineer levels and competitive compensation in the US.