Grid Applications / Operations Engineer (Entry, Staff, Senior, or Principal) - Xcel Energy
Denver, CO 80223
About the Job
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? Aposition at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.
The below job summary and responsibilities are for the Entry Level Engineer. The Staff, Senior and Principal Levels will differ as additional skills and/or experience will be required. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's skills and experience.
This role works on a hybrid work schedule.
Position Summary
This engineer serves an important role in upgrading and maintaining infrastructure required to operate the modern distribution grid. Accountable to ensure that intelligent field devices communicate properly, and the advanced distribution management system applications are performing optimally. They will also manage the installation and specification of these applications. This function ensures that all of the grid management tools are proactively monitored and that they are performing as designed. This includes managing the integration of new applications into the control center. These applications include Volt Var Optimization (VVO), Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration (FLISR), Distributed Energy Resource Management (DERMS), and Wildfire Mitigation. The engineer will ensure the accuracy of the distribution system model used to optimize the Xcel Energy systems and ensure the continued delivery of safe reliable electricity to approximately 3.5 million customers. This position will provide engineering support to metro and non-metro Xcel Energy Control Centers in all the jurisdictions the company serves.
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 small-medium, non-critical 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 inter-organizationally 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.
Additional responsibilities
Accountable for the selection and implementation of tools for day-to-day monitoring, managing, and maintaining of distribution grid. These include automation end devices, communications and advanced distribution management system applications. This function ensures that all of the grid management tools are proactively monitored; that they are performing as designed and manage system issues to resolution. Guidelines are continuously developed and revised to take advantage of evolving methods and technology.
Support Distribution System Intelligence efforts four major components to realize optimal grid performance and corporate benefit. The four major components/projects making up DSI are: a) ADMS b) Intelligent Field Devices c) Field Area Network d) GIS data accuracy. This role focuses on the ADMS component.
Support Control Center Operations on system performance, grid efficiency, demand response, planned/unplanned switching and system status reporting.
Entry Minimum Requirements ($66,600-$84,400)
Required bachelors degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency), electrical engineering degree preferred.
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.
Staff Level Minimum Requirements ($77,900-$101,167)
Required bachelors degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency), electrical engineering degree preferred.
2+year's 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.
Senior Level Minimum Requirements ($92,300-$123,033)
Required bachelors degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency), electrical engineering degree preferred.
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.
Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.
Principal Minimum Requirements ($106,600-$149,000)
Required bachelors degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency), electrical engineering degree preferred.
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.
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related 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.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $66,600.00 to $149,000.00 per year
This 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), 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
Benefit 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.
Deadline to Apply: 10/22/24
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