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.