Electrical Engineer, Transmission Planning (Staff, Senior, or Principal)

About the Role

Key responsibilities involve comprehensive power system planning studies such as steady‑state load flow, short‑circuit and protection coordination, dynamic performance assessments, electromagnetic transient analysis, and geomagnetic induced current studies. Engineers will also support regulatory compliance and model validation activities, ensuring adherence to NERC, WECC, and MOD standards. The role includes advanced inverter‑based resource integration studies, evaluation of grid‑forming and grid‑following technologies, and support for Western Interconnection and regional planning initiatives. Candidates will perform system impact and facility studies for interconnection requests, recommend transmission reinforcements, and assess grid‑enhancing technologies like dynamic line rating and advanced power flow controllers. Automation and digitalization are emphasized through the development of Python‑based tools that streamline study execution and result processing across platforms such as PSSE, PSLF, and PSCAD. Engineers will author technical reports, prepare regulatory filings, and present findings at industry conferences and stakeholder meetings, representing Xcel Energy in various working groups. Mentorship and technical leadership are critical, with responsibilities to guide engineers, interns, and analysts, lead workshops, and contribute to best‑in‑class planning documentation. Project management duties include budgeting, estimating, forecasting, and coordinating multiple moderate‑to‑large projects, often directing engineers, technicians, and support staff. • Perform comprehensive power system planning studies, including load flow, short‑circuit, stability, EMT, and GIC analyses. • Conduct regulatory compliance and model validation activities per NERC, WECC, and MOD standards. • Lead advanced inverter‑based resource integration studies and evaluate grid‑forming/following technologies. • Support transmission planning, interconnection studies, and analysis of grid‑enhancing technologies. • Develop Python automation tools to streamline study execution and digital workflows. • Prepare technical reports, regulatory filings, and present findings at industry conferences and stakeholder meetings. • Mentor engineers and lead technical workshops, providing guidance to junior staff. • Manage multiple moderate‑to‑large projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination of resources.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸power planning
• ▸regulatory compliance
• ▸inverter studies
• ▸python automation
• ▸technical reporting
• ▸project management

What You Bring

The position requires extensive technical expertise and the ability to act as a staff advisor and consultant across multiple disciplines. Responsibilities include leading complex assignments that develop new techniques, procedures, equipment, and scientific methods, while serving as the primary technical contact on contracts and projects. Work is performed with considerable autonomy, guided by overall objectives and critical issues. Qualifications vary by level: a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited program (electrical preferred) with 2‑9+ years of relevant experience, EIT/FE or PE certification as required, and demonstrated expertise in power transmission planning. Salary ranges are $81,000‑$106,267 (Staff), $97,000‑$129,267 (Senior), and $112,000‑$156,600 (Principal), accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package. Xcel Energy is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. • Requirements: ABET‑accredited engineering degree (electrical preferred), relevant experience (2‑9+ years), EIT/FE or PE certification as applicable.

Requirements

• ▸abet degree
• ▸electrical
• ▸2-9 years
• ▸eit/fe
• ▸pe
• ▸power planning

Benefits

• Compensation: Salary ranges $81k‑$156.6k depending on level; comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, PTO, and professional development.

Work Environment

Onsite