Power Systems Study Engineer
Power Systems Study Engineer
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$ 68300 - 126134
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Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow A position at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.
The below job summary and responsibilities reflects the duties of the Engineer level;Staff Engineer and Sr. Engineer will differ as different skills and/or experience will be required. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidates skills and experience.
The successful candidate for this position will contribute to Integrated Systems Planning through highquality transmission system modeling and analyses to help Xcel meet our business goals. We are building the energy grid of the future through accelerating clean energy delivery customerfocused innovation and value grid expansion and modernization for safety and resilience. In this role the successful candidate will ensure that Xcels transmission system is reliable affordable and enables our corporate clean energy goals.
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 higherlevel 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 higherlevel engineer or supervisor.
Under the direction of a higherlevel 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 selfdevelopment of technical skills and competencies.
May perform activities such as budgeting estimating forecasting accounting work order management in support of engineering projects.
Minimum Requirements: Engineer (Salary Range: $68300$86500)
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).
0 years relevant engineering experience.
Course experience in Introduction to Power Systems (or similar course) preferred.
Internship experience within power industry.
Preferred Requirements: Engineer
EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering).
Graduate degree in fields above.
Course experience in Introduction to Power Systems (or similar course).
Minimum Requirements: Staff Engineer (Salary Range: $79800$103666)
Bachelors degree in Engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).
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.
Preferred Requirements: Staff Engineer
EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering).
Graduate degree in fields above.
Minimum Requirements: Sr. Engineer (Salary Range: $94600$126134)
Bachelors degree in Engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency).
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.
Preferred Requirements: Sr. Engineer
EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering and/or PE (Professional Engineer) registration.
Graduate degree in fields above.
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
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NonBargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $68300.00 to $126134.00 per yearThis position is eligible for the following 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) LimitedPurpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA) Transportation Reimbursement Account Shortterm disability (STD) Longterm 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 LeaveBenefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
