engineering
Posted YesterdayTransmission Planning and Advanced Studies Engineer (Entry, Staff, Senior or Principal)
at Xcel Energy
Denver, United StatesOn-site
Requirements
- As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects that span traditional transmission expansion, advanced grid technologies, large-load integration, renewable energy integration, and next-generation power system planning.
- experience will be required at the staff, senior and principal engineer levels.
- May provide work direction for a team of engineers, technicians and other professionals as necessary to complete assignments.
- Requirements Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency), electrical engineering degree preferred. 9 + years of demonstrated
- experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration, 15+ years of demonstrated
- experience without PE (Professional Engineer) registration.
- Experience with multiple power system transmission analysis tools, such as PSSE, TARA, EMS, ASPEN, CAPE, PROMOD, PLEXOS, PowerWorld, PSCAD or other similar analysis software.
- EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering and/or PE (Professional Engineer) registration preferred.
- Graduate degree in fields above preferred.
- Requirements Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency), electrical engineering degree preferred. 5+ years with nationally recognized certification, 7+ years without certification.
- Experience with multiple power system transmission analysis tools such as PSSE, TARA, EMS, ASPEN, CAPE, PROMOD, PLEXOS, PowerWorld, PSCAD or other similar analysis software.
- Requirements Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency), electrical engineering degree preferred. 2+ years of demonstrated experience.
- Experience with at least one power system transmission analysis tool, such as PSSE, TARA, EMS, ASPEN, CAPE, PROMOD, PLEXOS, PowerWorld, PSCAD or other similar analysis software.
- Demonstrates broad knowledge and proficiency in power systems studies or transmission planning, knowledge of related specialties, and general knowledge of other related disciplines.
- EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred.
- Requirements Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency), electrical engineering degree preferred. 0+ years relevant engineering experience.
- EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred.
- Graduate degree in fields above preferred. Course
- experience in Introduction to Power Systems (or similar course) preferred. Internship
- experience within power industry. Preferred
- Experience & Skill Have completed a power systems analysis class and preferably hold advanced degrees.
Benefits
- Transmission planning engineer: Support and provide testimony in state regulatory processes and strategic direction for transmission system plans Principal Engineer (Salary Range: $112,000-$156,600) Minimum
- Senior Engineer Level (Salary Range: $97,000-$129,267) Minimum
- Staff Engineer Level (Salary Range: $81,000 -106,267) Minimum
- Entry Engineer Level (Salary Range: $70,000-$88,667) Minimum
- Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $70,000.00 to $156,600.00 per year This position is eligible for the following
- benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition
Contact
- Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com .
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- If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Additional details
- Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.
- This position is part of the Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) Transmission Planning Team, a highly respected and technically advanced group responsible for shaping the future of the electric grid across Colorado and the broader Western Interconnection.
- The team is engaged in some of the industry's most challenging and high-impact transmission planning initiatives, working at the intersection of reliability, system development, policy, and innovation.
- Current initiatives include DOE-funded and DOE-supported grid modernization efforts, advanced transmission technology deployments, interregional transmission development, HVDC modernization studies, Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs), Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS), and system-wide transmission expansion planning.
- The team is actively evaluating innovative solutions that will help shape the future of the North American electric grid and sits in drafting and advisory roles in multiple NERC and WECC committees.
- The PSCo Transmission Planning Team is widely recognized for its strength in power system dynamics, transient stability analysis, and electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies.
- Engineers on the team work with industry-leading tools and methodologies to evaluate complex interactions between inverter-based resources, large loads, transmission technologies, and emerging grid architectures.
- The team also participates in industry forums, technical working groups, and the development of industry guidance related to emerging reliability challenges.
- Beyond technical studies, the role provides unique exposure to the broader utility business.
- Engineers frequently collaborate with operations, regulatory, resource planning, market, protection, and engineering organizations. Depending on