Xcel Energy
Power Systems Modeling Engineer - Distribution (Staff, Senior)
Denver, CO, 80205 · Staff+
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About the role
- Stay current on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and advanced modeling techniques to continuously enhance analytical capabilities and planning outcomes
- Ensure accurate models through a standard model validation process
- Work to resolve data quality issues in upstream source data systems
Responsibilities
- Maintain up-to-date power flow models as data and conditions change
- Work with ISP's data science team to build and validate ETL workflows in Xcel's data management platform (Databricks)
- Assess the capabilities of the distribution grid via hosting capacity analysis using EPRI DRIVE
- Support Xcel's Distribution System Plans and other regulatory filings
- Support grid modernization efforts, such as beneficial electrification, non-wire alternatives, proactive grid upgrades, and dispatchable distributed generation
- Work with model consumers to develop modeling standards that meet requirements for interconnection and planning studies and ensure consistent and repeatable modeling practices
- Grid Modernization & Regulatory Support
- Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Requirements
- Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum.
- 0+ years relevant engineering experience Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
- 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.
- 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.
- Minimum Requirements
- 2+year's relevant engineering experience. Demonstrated broad knowledge & proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines.
Nice to have
- Preferred EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited, electrical engineering degree with specialization in power systems preferred.
- EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred.
- Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need
- Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical engineering degree preferred.
Skills
- Energy (NASDAQ:
- That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
- Integrated System Planning (ISP) Organization:
Compensation
- $70,000-$88,667)
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- $112,000-$156,600)
Benefits
- 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.
Company info
- We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day.
Equal opportunity
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- Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
- If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the
- application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
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