Transmission Planning Engineer, or Staff, or Senior Engineer

Xcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer to develop technical expertise in transmission planning and power systems simulations. This entry-level position involves performing studies and modeling equipment under supervision, while contributing to larger projects and learning from more senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Performs model development, modeling reviews, design, and analysis of Xcel Energy assets using PSSE, PSLF, TARA, DSA Tools or similar software
• Develops study documentation and may assist with the development of procedures
• Development of technical skillsets
• Coordinate the work of interns and technicians
• Explores or implements new processes to improve the Integrated System Planning department's ability to perform its tasks

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)
• 0+ years relevant engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)
• 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
• 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
• 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) preferred
• Graduate degree in fields above preferred
• Course experience in Introduction to Power Systems (or similar course) preferred
• Internship experience within power industry
• EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering and/or PE (Professional Engineer) registration
• Graduate degree in fields above
• PE (Professional Engineer) registration

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

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