Xcel Energy · 2 weeks ago
Transmission Planning Engineer (Entry, Staff, Senior or Principal Level)
Twin Cities Area
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$68K/yr - $86K/yr
0+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company that provides energy-related products and services to millions of customers. They are seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer to develop technical expertise in transmission planning and power systems simulations while performing comprehensive power system planning studies and supporting regulatory compliance activities.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Under the direction of higher-level engineer or supervisor: 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
Scopes and/or performs power system simulations to evaluate reliability. Work is checked by a higher-level engineer or manager
Develops study documentation and may assist with the development of procedures
Supports and maintains compliance with NERC and FERC standards through evidence development
Constructs information and data to be exchanged with other Integrated System Planning groups and external entities
Power systems studies engineer: Coordinates model development activities to ensure all metrics of RTO/RE and internal criteria are met
Transmission planning engineer: Develops simple scopes of work to guide long-range transmission system plans
Power systems studies engineer: Leads and performs modeling and analysis activities for steady state and stability simulations
Transmission planning engineer: Develops scopes for studies to guide long-range transmission system plans and coordinates with other Integrated System Planning departments to ensure assumptions align across subdisciplines
Effectively communicates the results of studies and department endeavors to a wide range of audiences through written and verbal means
Implements, without substantial direction, NERC and FERC compliance activities as an SME. Activities are coordinated through the Integrated System Planning department and with external entities
Assigns tasks to lower-level engineers, interns and technicians. Mentors and provides training materials for less experienced engineers to ensure group development
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
General work is self-directed and should be self-initiated. Work and analysis will generally have wide-ranging ramifications to the business
Serves as a spokesperson within the Integrated System Planning group
Acts as an advisor to management. Helps with workflow management within the department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)
0+ years relevant engineering experience for Entry Level
2+ years of demonstrated experience for Staff Level
5+ years with nationally recognized certification, 7+ years without certification for Senior Level
9 + years of demonstrated experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration, 15+ years of demonstrated experience without PE (Professional Engineer) registration for Principal Level
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 for Staff Level
Experience with multiple power system transmission analysis tools such as PSSE, TARA, EMS, ASPEN, CAPE, PROMOD, PLEXOS, PowerWorld, PSCAD or other similar analysis software for Senior and Principal Levels
Preferred
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or recognized equivalency
Electric power transmission planning engineering experience
EIT / FE / PE certification
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
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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
Tim Peterson
CIO/CTO
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