Xcel Energy

Substation Electrical Senior Engineer (Principal)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2025-06-12

Responsibilities

  • Lead substation physical and control design projects of moderate to large scale.
  • Provide technical leadership and act as a consultant on specialized technical matters.
  • Mentor junior engineers and oversee field engineering activities.
  • Develop new or improved designs, techniques, and procedures.
  • Create technical documentation including designs, testing, calculations, and reports.
  • Coordinate and lead multiple projects, including phases such as research, design, and commissioning.
  • Represent the organization as the prime technical contact in bid and evaluation processes.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum.
  • 9+ years of relevant engineering experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration required.
  • Ability to demonstrate unique technical skills and core competencies for the engineering level.
  • Experience with EHV substation design up to and including 345kV preferred.
  • Strong communication skills for resolving technical/business matters.
  • Self-directed work ethic with the ability to exercise considerable latitude in technical objectives.
  • Experience in budgeting, estimating, and project management related to engineering projects.
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