Electrical Engineer Transmission Planning Entry Staff Sr or Principal level

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Position Summary

This is an entry level position designed to develop technical expertise in a particular area of specialty. Performs work that involves conventional types of plans investigations surveys structures or equipment with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents. Activities are of limited scope requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific narrow area of assignments. May lead smallmedium noncritical projects and/or provide field oversight of critical projects under direction of higher level engineer or supervisor. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment overall adequacy and accuracy. As proficiency is gained may work on portions of larger projects. Works under supervision and follows established procedures. May supervise or coordinate the work of interns drafters craft personnel technicians and/or others.

Essential Responsibilities

• Uses and applies technical standards principles theories concepts and techniques to perform activities/assignments of limited scope.
• Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs testing calculations reports standards etc. Utilizes and may assist with the development of procedures.
• Provides ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations Maintenance Testing/diagnostics Regulatory etc. May provide field engineering oversight for activities such as commissioning testing inspections etc. under direct supervision.
• Coordinates/leads projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research design equipment selection procurement support installation and commissioning) under the direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor.
• Under the direction of a higher level engineer/supervisor supports bid/evaluation processes by performing basic analysis and calculations on existing documentation and materials that support the preparation of bid documents. In completing segments of technical evaluations for proposals may need to effectively communicate with other business areas of the company following appropriate processes.
• Effectively exchanges information in all formats on matters having a wide range of importance and complexity both interorganizationally and with outside customer/vendors.
• May coordinate the work of interns drafters technicians and/or others and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self development of technical skills and competencies.
• May perform activities such as budgeting estimating forecasting accounting work order management in support of engineering projects.

Entry Level Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)
• 0 years relevant engineering experience
• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization preferred.
• EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred.
• Computer programing skills strongly preferred (Python VBA).

Staff Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).
• 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.
• Computer programing skills strongly preferred (Python VBA).

Senior Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)
• 5 years relevant engineering experience
• EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required.
• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
• PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.
• Computer programing skills strongly preferred (Python VBA).
• Proficiency in the use of the Siemens Power System Simulator for Engineering Software (PSSE) is required.

Principal Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)
• 9 years relevant engineering experience
• PE (Professional Engineer) registration required.
• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
• Computer programing skills strongly preferred (Python VBA)
• Proficiency in the use of the Siemens Power System Simulator for Engineering Software (PSSE) is required.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energyrelated products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.

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