Electrical Engineer - Transmission Planning (Entry, Staff, Senior, or Principal Level)

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

This position is based in Amarillo, TX 79101 and can be hired at the Principal, Senior, Staff, or Entry level, depending on candidates' overall experience, qualifications, and interview results. Position Summary

The Integrated System Planning (ISP) organization is focused on the long-term cohesive strategy to meet generation, transmission and distribution needs across our electric and natural gas systems. As an engineer within the Modeling and Analytics group you will be responsible for developing power system models, conducting power system analysis, and integrating knowledge gained from these results across energy delivery platforms. Our goal is to meet the needs of our customers by delivering a carbon free electric portfolio and maintaining system reliability. If you enjoy developing your skills in power systems and pushing the boundaries on what has traditionally been done to ensure reliability, this position is for you.

Principal Engineer Base Salary $109,300 - $152,766 plus 12% Annual Incentive Plan

- Viewed as a technical engineer or subject matter expert for the organization in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes within and beyond ISP.

- Identifies gaps and initiates projects and processes to meet business demand.

- Acts as an advisor to management.

- Is proficient at scoping the type of studies required to review system performance.

Essential Responsibilities - Principal Engineer

- Directs and runs power system simulations.

- Can expect many complex and interdisciplinary issues to be within their scope of work.

- Will lead multiple complex projects.

- General work is self-directed and often self-initiated. Work and analysis will generally have wide sweeping ramifications for the business.

- Serves as an ISP Modeling and Analytics spokesperson. Acts as an advisor to management. Assists management in workflow management/distribution within the department.

- Works as established SME for modeling and analysis processes, procedures, and standards compliance.

- Perform duties of Senior Engineer as needed.

Minimum Requirements - Principal Engineer

- Required bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum.

- 9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration required; 15+ years relevant engineering experience without PE.

- Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.

Preferred Qualifications - Principal Engineer

- Advanced degree in power system engineering encouraged.

- Professional Engineer registration.

- Broad understanding of power system steady-state analysis, including power flow analysis, contingency analysis, short-circuit analysis, power system dynamics, including small-signal stability analysis, transient and frequency stability analysis, electromagnetic transient analysis.

- HVDC, FACTS, IBR and synchronous machines modeling, as well as their interactions in modern power systems.

Senior Engineer

Base Salary $94,600 - $126,134 plus 10% Annual Incentive Plan

- Seen as an expert within the field of transmission modeling and analysis.

- Ownership of multiple projects and/or processes.

- Assigned large scale analysis projects which may require the coordination of multiple engineers.

- Represents the Modeling and Analytics team at internal and external venues.

- Identifies gaps in processes and works to improve functionality.

- Problems and tasks are given to this engineer with little direction.

- Oversees studies performed by less senior engineers.

Essential Responsibilities - Senior Engineer

- Performs modeling development, modeling reviews and analysis of Xcel Energy assets using PSSE, PSLF, TARA, DSA Tools or similar software.

- Leads and performs modeling and analysis activities for steady state and stability simulations.

- Effectively communicates the results of studies and department endeavors to a wide range of audiences through written and verbal means.

- Improves ISP procedures and techniques through largely self-directed work. Resolves difficult technical and business problems.

- Implements, without substantial direction, NERC and FERC compliance activities as a SME.  Activities are coordinated through ISP and with external entities. Assigns tasks to lower-level engineers, interns and technicians.  Mentors and provides training materials for less experienced engineers to ensure group development.

- Performs the duties of lower-level engineers as needed.

Minimum Requirements - Senior Engineer

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum.

- 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required; 7+ years relevant engineering experience without EIT/FE.

- Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.

- Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.

Preferred Qualifications - Senior Engineer

- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).

- Familiarity with RTO and/or RE planning processes.

- Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as reliability, load flow, stability, short circuit, voltage regulation, transients, power factor, losses, etc.

- A working knowledge of at least one power system simulation software suite is required.

Staff Engineer

Base Salary $79,800 - $103,666 plus 8% Annual Incentive Plan Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited program. - 2+year's relevant engineering experience. Demonstrated broad knowledge and proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, and general knowledge of other related disciplines.

- Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills & core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.

- EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred.

- Computer programing skills strongly preferred (Python, VBA).

Entry Level Engineer

Base Salary $68,300 - $86,500 plus 8% Annual Incentive Plan Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum. - 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.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $68,300.00 to $152,766.00 per year

This 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: 09/28/25

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