Senior/Principal Distribution Systems Engineer & Leader

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation Reimbursement Account

Short-term disability (STD)

Long-term disability (LTD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Transit programs

Employee recognition program

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy is hiring a Senior/Principal Engineer in Colorado to lead and deliver complex engineering projects, with hybrid onsite work and a strong emphasis on design quality, coordination, and compliant documentation. The role generates impact across operations and regulatory activities in a dynamic utility environment.

The position requires ABET-accredited engineering credentials, PE consideration, and 5+ years (EIT/FE) or 9+ years (with PE) of relevant experience, with competitive pay and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited curriculum is required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with EIT/FE; 7+ years without EIT/FE.
• PE registration may be required depending on business need.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical standards, theories, and concepts to complex engineering assignments.
• Support development of technical documentation and procedures.
• Provide field engineering oversight for commissioning, testing, and inspections.
• Lead small-to-mid scale projects and coordinate with Supply Chain and Legal as needed.
• Participate in budgeting, estimating, and work order management for engineering projects.

Skills

Distribution design

Leadership experience

Education

ABET-accredited engineering curriculum

Electrical engineering degree preferred

Job description

Xcel Energy is hiring a Senior/Principal Engineer in Colorado to lead and deliver complex engineering projects, with hybrid onsite work and a strong emphasis on design quality, coordination, and compliant documentation. The role generates impact across operations and regulatory activities in a dynamic utility environment.

The position requires ABET-accredited engineering credentials, PE consideration, and 5+ years (EIT/FE) or 9+ years (with PE) of relevant experience, with competitive pay and a