Distribution Planning Engineer (Entry, Staff and Senior)

Xcel Energy•Denver, CO

4d•$70,000 - $129,267

About The Position

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. The job summary below and responsibilities reflect the entry engineer level role. The successfully chosen candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with their skills and experience as different skills and/or experience will be required at the staff, senior and principal engineer levels. This position based at the Lipan Distribution Center in Denver, CO. Position Summary The distribution planning team is directly responsible for preparing the distribution system for decarbonization and distributed energy resource interconnections in accordance with state policy goals. This position supports the analysis and expansion of the distribution system to support new demand and distributed energy resource requests. Performs work that involves distribution system power flow modeling and analysis, applying design standards for new project development, collaboration with cross-functional teams and supporting regulatory filings. May lead small-medium projects and/or provide field oversight of critical projects under direction of higher-level engineer or supervisor. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy. As proficiency is gained, may work on portions of larger projects. Works under supervision and follows established procedures. May supervise or coordinate the work of interns, drafters, craft personnel, technicians and/or others.

Requirements

Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical, mechanical, chemical, aerospace or civil engineering. Electrical engineering degree is 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.
EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical, mechanical, chemical, aerospace or civil engineering. Electrical engineering degree is 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, mechanical, chemical, aerospace or civil engineering. Electrical engineering degree is 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.
PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with Python or other scripting languages preferred.
Experience in Distribution System Planning, Distributed Energy Resources, Interconnections, Electric Vehicles and Beneficial Electrification.

Responsibilities

Uses and applies technical design standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to perform activities/assignments of limited scope.
Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.)
Utilizes and may assist with the development of procedures.
Provides ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics, Regulatory, etc.
May provide field engineering oversight for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections etc. under direct supervision.
Coordinates/leads projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation and commissioning), under the direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor.
Under the direction of a higher level engineer/supervisor, supports bid/evaluation processes by performing basic analysis and calculations on existing documentation and materials that support the preparation of bid documents. In completing segments of technical evaluations for proposals may need to effectively communicate with other business areas of the company following appropriate processes.
Effectively exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance and complexity both inter-organizationally and with outside customer/vendors.
May coordinate the work of interns, drafters, technicians, and/or others and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
Responsible for continuous self development of technical skills and competencies.
May perform activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.