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Transmission Planning Engineer (Principal, Senior, Staff, or Entry)

Xcel Energy · Denver Metropolitan Area · 2 wk ago
Engineering$112k–$157k/yrFull-time

Position Summary

Viewed as the technical engineer or subject matter expert for the organization in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes in power systems modeling and analysis and/or transmission planning. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Problems must be approached through a series of complex and conceptually related studies, are difficult to define, require unconventional or innovative approaches, and require sophisticated research techniques. Responsible for major project or several complex projects of moderate to large scope. Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications. Maintains contacts with individuals and units within and outside the corporation for action on technical matters. Works under consultative direction toward broad general goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Work checked through consultation and agreement with others rather than by formal review of superior. May provide work direction for a team of engineers, technicians and other professionals as necessary to complete assignments.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Power systems studies engineer: Directs and runs power system studies. This engineer can expect many complex and interdisciplinary issues to be within their scope of work. Will lead multiple complex projects simultaneously.

  • Transmission planning engineer: Develops scopes for complex studies to guide long-range transmission system plans and coordinates with other Integrated System Planning departments to ensure processes align across subdisciplines.

  • Serves as a spokesperson within the Integrated System Planning group.

  • Acts as an advisor to management. Helps with workflow management within the department.

  • Power systems studies engineer: Works as an established SME for modeling and analysis processes, procedures, and standards compliance. Will contribute to integrated modeling and analysis methods across the generation/transmission and transmission/distribution boundaries.

  • Transmission planning engineer: Support and provide testimony in state regulatory processes and strategic direction for transmission system plans.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency), electrical engineering degree preferred.
  • 9 + years of demonstrated experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration, 15+ years of demonstrated experience without PE (Professional Engineer) registration.
  • 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 preferred.
  • Graduate degree in fields above preferred.
  • PE (Professional Engineer) registration preferred.

Senior Engineer Level

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency), electrical engineering degree preferred.
  • 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.

Staff Engineer Level

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency), electrical engineering degree preferred.
  • 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.

Entry Engineer Level

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency), electrical engineering degree preferred.
  • 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.

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