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Xcel Energy

# Transmission Planning Engineer, Staff, Senior or Principal

Denver, CO, United States of America +2 more Senior individual contributor $97,000.00 to $156,600.00 per year Operations 

Listed on Xcel Energy’s official careers site. Listed as of November 1, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Xcel Energy’s careers site →](https://jobs.xcelenergy.com/transmission-planning-engineer-staff-senior-or-principal/job/BF9820D8E55CC78771456D0E068ED0D8)

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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 you’re looking for.

### Position Summary

Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Performs as a staff advisor and consultant in a technical specialty, a type of facility or equipment, or a program function. Carries out complex or innovative assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Work is expected to result in the development of new/improved techniques and procedures or new/refined equipment, materials, processes, products, and/or scientific methods.

Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects and interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Work is performed without appreciable direction and considerable latitude is exercised in determining technical objectives of assignment. Guidance relates largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters.

Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long- term perspective, for desired results. May assign tasks to and direct engineers, technicians, craft personnel and administrative staff, including coordination and review of work assignments. Responsible for (and may lead) multiple projects of moderate to large size or portions of major projects. This role requires a balance of technical acumen and strong communication skills, as the senior engineer will need to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Communication will occur in various formats, including in-person meetings, virtual discussions, presentations to leadership, and written reports.

### Essential Responsibilities

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 Improves Integrated System Planning procedures and techniques through largely self-directed work.

Resolves difficult technical and business problems 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 Senior Minimum Requirements (Salary Range: $97,000-$129,267) Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical engineering degree preferred. 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. EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering and/or PE (Professional Engineer) registration preferred. Graduate degree in fields above preferred. Principal Minimum Requirements (Salary Range: $112,000-$156,600) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency). 9 + years of demonstrated experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration, 15+ years of demonstrated experience without PE (Professional Engineer) registration.

Graduate degree in fields above preferred. PE (Professional Engineer) registration preferred.

### Preferred Experience & Skills

Experience with Python programming Proficiency in conducting transient stability studies and analysis. Experience with EMT modeling and studies using PSCAD, ETAP or other similar tools 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 you’re 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: $97,000.00 to $156,600.00 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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

### Deadline to Apply

08/27/26 EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF) All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Xcel Energy endeavors to make [https://www.xcelenergy.com/](https://www.xcelenergy.com/) accessible to any and all users.

If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 11, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
- Listed for: 113 days
- Location: Denver, CO, United States of America +2 more
- Pay: $97,000.00 to $156,600.00 per year[Apply on Xcel Energy’s careers site →](https://jobs.xcelenergy.com/transmission-planning-engineer-staff-senior-or-principal/job/BF9820D8E55CC78771456D0E068ED0D8)

## Hiring at Xcel Energy
- Open jobs: 125
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 11, 2026

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