Entry Level Engineer developing and applying advanced distribution system models at Xcel Energy. Supporting integrated planning and operational decision-making through detailed analyses and collaboration.
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership in developing and applying advanced distribution system models
Support integrated planning, reliability, and operational decision-making
Build and maintain detailed distribution models
Perform power flow, fault, contingency, and hosting capacity analyses
Assess system performance under evolving load growth, DER adoption, electrification, and policy-driven scenarios
Collaborate closely with distribution planning, DER integration, and operations teams
Drive continuous improvement in modeling tools, processes, and data quality
Provide subject-matter expertise to support regulatory filings, stakeholder engagement, and data requests
Requirements
Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical engineering degree preferred
0+ years relevant engineering experience
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred for Staff Engineer Level
2+ years relevant engineering experience for Staff Engineer Level
Demonstrated broad knowledge & proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines for Staff Engineer Level
Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited for Senior Engineer Level
5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE required; 7+ years relevant engineering experience without EIT/FE for Senior Engineer Level
Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.
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
Job title
Electric Distribution Modeling Engineer, Entry, Staff, Senior
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