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Xcel Energy

Transmission Planning Staff or Senior Engineer

Salary$82k – $145k
LocationMinneapolis, MN, 55401; Denver, CO, 80205; Amarillo, TX, 79101
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentIntegrated Planning Delivery
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 8, 2026 · 4d ago
Verified live9h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have6
Bachelor's degree in Engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)
5+ years with nationally recognized certification, 7+ years without certification (Senior Engineer)
Experience with multiple power system transmission analysis tools such as PSSE, TARA, EMS, ASPEN, CAPE, PROMOD, PLEXOS, PowerWorld, PSCAD or other similar analysis software (Senior Engineer)
2+ years of demonstrated experience (Staff Engineer)
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 (Staff Engineer)
Demonstrates broad knowledge and proficiency in power systems studies or transmission planning, knowledge of related specialties, and general knowledge of other related disciplines (Staff Engineer)
Nice to have3
EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) registration
PE (Professional Engineer) registration
Graduate degree in engineering or physics or related fields
Skills
PSSE
TARA
EMS
ASPEN
CAPE
PROMOD
PLEXOS
PowerWorld
PSCAD
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k)
Pension
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Short term disability
Long term disability
Employee assistance program
Holiday pay
Parental leave
About the company
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
The below job summary and responsibilities reflect the duties of the Transmission Planning Senior Engineer; Staff Engineer will differ as less skills and/or experience will be required. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidate’s skills and experience.
Position Summary:
This role is within the Integrated Planning Delivery team and will be focused on understanding the current state of planning processes and driving toward integration through tools and automation. The engineer will collaboratively set assumptions and perform integrated technical analysis as a transmission planning subject matter expert to develop new insights, recommendations, and reports to support business decisions and major initiatives. In this role, the engineer will be expected to communicate technical concepts effectively, using appropriate data visualization.
Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Performs as a staff advisor and consultant in a technical specialty, a type of facility or equipment, or a program function. Carries out complex or innovative assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Work is expected to result in the development of new/improved techniques and procedures or new/refined equipment, materials, processes, products, and/or scientific methods. Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects and interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Work is performed without appreciable direction and considerable latitude is exercised in determining technical objectives of assignment. Guidance relates largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long- term perspective, for desired results. May assign tasks to and direct engineers, technicians, craft personnel and administrative staff, including coordination and review of work assignments. Responsible for (and may lead) multiple projects of moderate to large size or portions of major projects. This role requires a balance of technical acumen and strong communication skills, as the senior engineer will need to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Communication will occur in various formats, including in-person meetings, virtual discussions, presentations to leadership, and written reports.
Essential Responsibilities:
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Power systems studies engineer: Leads and performs modeling and analysis activities for steady state and stability simulations
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Transmission planning engineer: Develops scopes for studies to guide long-range transmission system plans and coordinates with other Integrated System Planning departments to ensure assumptions align across subdisciplines
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Effectively communicates the results of studies and department endeavors to a wide range of audiences through written and verbal means
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Improves Integrated System Planning procedures and techniques through largely self-directed work. Resolves difficult technical and business problems
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Implements, without substantial direction, NERC and FERC compliance activities as an SME. Activities are coordinated through the Integrated System Planning department and with external entities
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Assigns tasks to lower-level engineers, interns and technicians. Mentors and provides training materials for less experienced engineers to ensure group development
Minimum Requirements: Senior Engineer ($97,000 - $145,400)
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).
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5+ years with nationally recognized certification, 7+ years without certification.
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Experience with multiple power system transmission analysis tools such as PSSE, TARA, EMS, ASPEN, CAPE, PROMOD, PLEXOS, PowerWorld, PSCAD or other similar analysis software.
Minimum Requirements: Staff Engineer ($81,800 - $118,800)
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).
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2+ years of demonstrated experience.
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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.
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Demonstrates broad knowledge and proficiency in power systems studies or transmission planning, knowledge of related specialties, and general knowledge of other related disciplines.
Preferred Requirements
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EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering and/or PE (Professional Engineer) registration.
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Graduate degree in fields above.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Our Values
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Our Employee Commitments
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A team you can count of
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Opportunities to grow
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Benefits
Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $81,800.00 to $145,400.00 per yearThis 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 reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
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Deadline to Apply: 10/22/26
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