Xcel Energy · 10 hours ago
Transmission Planning Engineer (Entry, Staff, Senior or Principal Level)
Twin Cities Area
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$68K/yr - $86K/yr
0+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer at the entry level. This role involves developing technical expertise in transmission planning and power systems simulations, while performing modeling and analysis under the guidance of more senior engineers.
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Responsibilities
Under the direction of higher-level engineer or supervisor: 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)
0+ years relevant engineering 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
Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
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) strongly preferred
Graduate degree in fields above preferred
EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering and/or PE (Professional Engineer) registration preferred
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or recognized equivalency
Electric power transmission planning engineering experience
EIT / FE / PE certification
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
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Brian Van Abel
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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