Power Distribution Systems Operations Engineer (Entry, Staff, Senior, or Principal)
Xcel EnergyDenver, CO
Full Time
Posted September 21, 2026
$70k - $157k
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
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- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
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.
- Preferred EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited, electrical engineering degree preferred.
- 2+year's relevant engineering experience. Demonstrated broad knowledge & proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, & 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.
- Required bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum , electrical engineering degree preferred.
- 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.
- Required bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum , electrical engineering degree preferred.
- 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.
- Experience with automated field devices (e.g., Eaton CBC 8000, SEL 651R, S&C IR/Teams, Switched Cabinets) control and settings.
- Experience with distribution system planning study processes with CYME/Synergy.
- Familiarity with ADMS functionalities such as FLISR and IVVO and interactions with DERMS,
- Experience working with cross functional and field teams.
- Familiarity with smart meter settings and distributed intelligent applications.
- Experience in scripting with PowerApps platforms, SQL, and Python.
- Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
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