Senior Transmission Line Engineer - Lead Major Projects

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Amarillo (TX); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Senior Engineer to apply extensive transmission line engineering expertise and lead projects from design through commissioning. The role requires coordinating with engineers, technicians, and external partners, and includes on-call responsibilities.

The position supports a hybrid work model with onsite expectations balanced by project needs, and involves mentoring junior staff while driving technical standards and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited curriculum.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with EIT/FE; 7+ years without EIT/FE.
• Proven ability to lead projects, coordinate teams and develop technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects of moderate to large size or portions of major projects.
• Provide field engineering oversight and direction for testing, installation and commissioning.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and coordinate with internal/external teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Self direction

Technical documentation

Mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Senior Engineer to apply extensive transmission line engineering expertise and lead projects from design through commissioning. The role requires coordinating with engineers, technicians, and external partners, and includes on-call responsibilities.

The position supports a hybrid work model with onsite expectations balanced by project needs, and involves mentoring junior staff while driving technical standards and documentation.