Power Systems Studies Engineer (Principal or Senior)
Xcel Energy
Lead advanced power system modeling, analysis, and transmission planning projects.
5 days ago ago
$94,600 - $152,766
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Minneapolis, MN
Office Full-Time
Company Size
14,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Technical Services
Design
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Utilities
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Government
Role
What you would be doing
regulatory support
system planning
workflow management
power studies
scope development
modeling sme
- Transmission planning engineer: Support and provide testimony in state regulatory processes and strategic direction for transmission system plans
- Serves as a spokesperson within the Integrated System Planning group.
- Acts as an advisor to management. Helps with workflow management within the department.
- Power systems studies engineer: Directs and runs power system studies. This engineer can expect many complex and interdisciplinary issues to be within their scope of work. Will lead multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Transmission planning engineer: Develops scopes for complex studies to guide long-range transmission system plans and coordinates with other Integrated System Planning departments to ensure processes align across subdisciplines.
- Power systems studies engineer: Works as an established SME for modeling and analysis processes, procedures, and standards compliance. Will contribute to integrated modeling and analysis methods across the generation/transmission and transmission/distribution boundaries.
What you bring
psse
python
pe registration
eit/fe
graduate degree
transient stability
- Experience with multiple power system transmission analysis tools such as PSSE, TARA, EMS, ASPEN, CAPE, PROMOD, PLEXOS, PowerWorld, PSCAD or other similar analysis software.
- Experience with Python programming
- Graduate degree in fields above preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency), electrical engineering degree preferred
- 9 + years of demonstrated experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration, 15+ years of demonstrated experience without PE (Professional Engineer) registration.
- Experience with multiple power system transmission analysis tools, such as PSSE, TARA, EMS, ASPEN, CAPE, PROMOD, PLEXOS, PowerWorld, PSCAD or other similar analysis software.
- PE (Professional Engineer) registration preferred.
- EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering and/or PE (Professional Engineer) registration preferred.
- 5+ years with nationally recognized certification, 7+ years without certification.
- Proficiency in conducting transient stability studies and analysis.
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Company
Overview
1909
Year Established
The company has a history spanning over a century, demonstrating its long-standing presence in the energy sector.
- hidden炳 Renewable energy solutions, including wind and solar power.
- hidden炳 Reducing carbon emissions and increasing clean energy generation.
- hidden炳 Large-scale renewable projects like the Rush Creek Wind Project in Colorado.
- hidden炳 Service offerings cover residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs with an emphasis on sustainability.
- hidden炳 Leader in energy efficiency programs, helping customers reduce consumption and costs.
- hidden炳 Innovates in the energy sector, balancing economic and environmental goals.
90% Reduction
CO2 Emissions
Achieved a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions through sustainable practices and energy efficiency initiatives.
20 Hours
Employee Training
Provides employees with 20 hours of annual training focused on professional development and personal growth opportunities.
- Fosters a culture of innovation and creativity.
- Encourages open communication and collaboration.
- Values diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
- Supports community engagement and corporate social responsibility.
57% reduction
Carbon emissions from electricity
Achieved a 57% reduction in carbon emissions from 2005 levels as of early 2025.
1.5 million EVs
Electric vehicles enabled by 2030
Plans to enable 1.5 million electric vehicles by 2030 as part of broader sustainability goals.
$45 billion investment
In renewable energy projects
Investing $45 billion in generation, transmission, and other clean energy projects over five years (2024–2029).
54% carbon-free energy
In 2023
Achieved a 54% share of carbon-free energy in 2023, contributing to long-term sustainability goals.
- Plans for zero-carbon fleet and enhanced EV charging infrastructure by 2030/2035 include enabling 1.5 million electric vehicles and achieving $1/gallon equivalent fuel savings for customers.
- Investing in 4,000 MW+ of new wind and solar capacity by 2032, with all coal plants retiring by 2030 and nuclear energy extended until 2040.
- Developing battery storage technologies, such as a 10 MW iron-air battery, and piloting innovative solutions like hydrogen, RNG, heat pumps, and smart water heaters.
- Built a network of ~750 high-speed public EV charging stations in Minnesota and Wisconsin by 2026, alongside a home charger installation program to support widespread EV adoption.
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