Transmission Planning Engineer, or Staff, or Senior Engineer

Xcel Energy

Denver, CO

Full Time

Posted September 29, 2026

$70k - $89k

Utilities

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 30, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
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Job Description

This is an entry level position designed to develop technical expertise in transmission planning and power systems simulations.

Key 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
Scopes and/or performs power system simulations to evaluate reliability. Work is checked by a higher-level engineer or manager
Develops study documentation and may assist with the development of procedures.
Supports and maintains compliance with NERC and FERC standards through evidence development.
Constructs information and data to be exchanged with other Integrated System Planning groups and external entities
Power systems studies engineer: Coordinates model development activities to ensure all metrics of RTO/RE and internal criteria are met
Transmission planning engineer: Develops simple scopes of work to guide long-range transmission system plans
Power systems studies engineer: Leads and performs modeling and analysis activities for steady state and stability simulations
Transmission planning engineer: Develops scopes for studies to guide long-range transmission system plans and coordinates with other Integrated System Planning departments to ensure assumptions align across subdisciplines
Effectively communicates the results of studies and department endeavors to a wide range of audiences through written and verbal means
Improves Integrated System Planning procedures and techniques through largely self-directed work. Resolves difficult technical and business problems
Implements, without substantial direction, NERC and FERC compliance activities as an SME. Activities are coordinated through the Integrated System Planning department 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

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).
0+ years relevant engineering experience.
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.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).
2+ years of demonstrated 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.
EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred.
Graduate degree in fields above preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).
5+ years with nationally recognized certification, 7+ years without certification.
Experience with multiple power system transmission analysis tools such as PSSE, TARA, EMS, ASPEN, CAPE, PROMOD, PLEXOS, PowerWorld, PSCAD or other similar analysis software.
EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering and/or PE (Professional Engineer) registration.
Graduate degree in fields above.
PE (Professional Engineer) registration.
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