Senior Transmission Line Engineer — Lead Projects (Hybrid)

Xcel Energy; Amarillo (TX); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Medical/Pharmacy plan

Pension/401(k)

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking experienced engineers for senior and principal roles in transmission line engineering. You will lead projects, coordinate multi‑phase efforts, provide field oversight, and help shape standards and bidding processes.

The position supports a hybrid work model with onsite requirements and a strong focus on collaborative design and execution. The role emphasizes technical excellence, mentoring, budgeting, and cross‑functional coordination across operations, maintenance, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead projects of moderate to large size or portions of major projects.
• Provide field engineering oversight and direction for activities such as support, testing, installation, inspections, commissioning.
• Coordinate and lead multiple projects with phases from research to commissioning; provide bid evaluations and recommendations.

Skills

EIT/FE

PE registration

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

Conductor vibration software

MFAD

Transmission line construction

Project leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking experienced engineers for senior and principal roles in transmission line engineering. You will lead projects, coordinate multi‑phase efforts, provide field oversight, and help shape standards and bidding processes.

The position supports a hybrid work model with onsite requirements and a strong focus on collaborative design and execution. The role emphasizes technical excellence, mentoring, budgeting, and cross‑functional coordination across operations, maintenance, and