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Transmission Planning Engineer, or Staff, or Senior Engineer

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-16

Xcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer to develop technical expertise in transmission planning and power systems simulations. This entry-level position involves performing studies and modeling equipment under supervision, while contributing to larger projects and learning from more senior engineers.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)
  • 0+ years relevant engineering experience
  • 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
  • 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) 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 and/or PE (Professional Engineer) registration
  • Graduate degree in fields above
  • PE (Professional Engineer) registration

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 Overview

  • Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers. It was founded in 1909, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.xcelenergy.com/.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Xcel Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 6 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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