Power Systems Modeling Engineer - Distribution (Entry, Staff, Senior)

Role Overview

The Power Systems Modeling Engineer - Distribution will maintain up-to-date power flow models, work with model consumers to develop modeling standards, and stay current on industry best practices. The role will also ensure accurate models through a standard model validation process, work to resolve data quality issues, and host capacity analysis using EPRI DRIVE. The engineer will support Xcel's Distribution System Plans and other regulatory filings, and work to integrate distribution planning efforts with transmission, resource, and gas planning.

What You Will Do

The Power Systems Modeling Engineer - Distribution will perform activities such as model maintenance, model validation & data quality, hosting capacity analysis, and grid modernization & regulatory support. The engineer will also coordinate/lead projects or portions of projects, and provide ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics, Regulatory, etc.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Power Systems Modeling Engineer - Distribution is an entry-level position designed to develop technical expertise in a particular area of specialty. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited curriculum, and 0+ years of relevant engineering experience. The engineer will work under supervision and follow established procedures, and 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 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
• EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred
• 2+ year's relevant engineering experience for Staff Engineer Level
• 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required for Senior Engineer Level
• 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

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