Substation Design Engineer - Hybrid Work & Impact

Xcel Energy; Amarillo (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Texas is seeking an Entry to Principal Engineer in Substation Design. The role focuses on planning, design, and delivery of electric substations and modifications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

The career ladder includes Entry, Staff, Senior, and Principal levels with base pay ranging from $70,000 to $156,600 per year. The employer emphasizes a hybrid work model and expects onsite days Tuesday through Thursday,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum. Preferred Electrical Engineering degree.
• 0+ years relevant engineering experience. Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level.
• EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses and applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to perform activities/assignments of limited scope.
• Supports the development of technical documentation (designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards).
• Provides ongoing technical support for project activities within Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics, Regulatory, etc.

Skills

Electrical engineering

ABET accreditation

EIT/FE preferred

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree

Electrical Engineering degree preferred

Job description

Xcel Energy in Texas is seeking an Entry to Principal Engineer in Substation Design. The role focuses on planning, design, and delivery of electric substations and modifications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

The career ladder includes Entry, Staff, Senior, and Principal levels with base pay ranging from $70,000 to $156,600 per year. The employer emphasizes a hybrid work model and expects onsite days Tuesday through Thursday,