Xcel Energy · 23 hours ago
Transmission Operations/Planning Engineer (Staff, Senior or Principal)
Greater Amarillo Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$81K/yr - $157K/yr
2+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking a Transmission Operations/Planning Engineer. This role involves applying engineering principles to solve complex problems, leading projects, and providing technical support across various engineering activities.
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Responsibilities
Uses & applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, & techniques to perform activities/assignments that may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials or methods & difficult coordination requirements
Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.) Utilizes & may assist with the development of procedures requiring a broad knowledge & proficiency in a specialty area & has a general knowledge of related disciplines
Works under the general direction of a higher-level engineer or supervisor for routine engineering projects. Provide ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, testing/diagnostics & Regulatory. May provide field engineering oversight &/or direction for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections, etc
May lead small-medium, non-critical projects. Coordinate/leads critical projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation & commissioning), under the direction of a higher-level engineer or supervisor. Work reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives
Under the direction of a higher-level engineer/supervisor supports bid/evaluation processes including preparation of bid documents, completion of technical evaluations for proposals; provide recommendations for selection, etc. Partners & communicates with areas such as Supply Chain & Legal following appropriate processes
Frequently exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance & complexity both inter-organizationally & with outside customers
May assign tasks & coordinate work of interns, drafters, technicians, craft personnel &/or others. Provide guidance & mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills & competencies
Performs activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited, electrical engineering degree preferred
2+ years 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 engineering degree 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
Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical engineering degree preferred
9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration required; 15+ years relevant engineering experience without PE
Preferred
Familiarity or proficiency with PSS/E or similar power transmission planning software tools
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
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Brian Van Abel
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-27
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