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.
This position is based in Amarillo, TX 79101 and can be hired at the Principal, Senior, Staff, or Entry level, depending on candidates' overall experience, qualifications, and interview results.
Position Summary
Key Job Performance Criteria (will differ based upon job level)
Perform Comprehensive Power System Planning Studies, including:
Support Regulatory Compliance and Model Validation Activities:
Conduct Advanced Inverter-Based Resource (IBR) Integration Studies:
Support Western Interconnection and Regional Planning:
Perform Resource Interconnection and Transmission Service Studies:
Evaluate Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs):
Automation and Digitalization:
Reporting, Regulatory Filings, and Knowledge Dissemination:
Industry Engagement and Representation:
Mentorship and Technical Leadership:
Position Summary: Transmission Planning Engineer (Entry Level)
Annual Base Salary $68,300 - $86,500 plus 8% Annual Incentive Plan
This is an entry level position designed to develop technical expertise in transmission planning and power systems simulations. The Engineer performs work that involves conventional plans, investigations, studies, or modeling equipment with relatively few complex features and for which there are precedents. Activities are of limited scope requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in power systems engineering. Engineer will work under the guidance of more senior engineers, learning the intricacies of planning and modeling tools used for system evaluations and contributing to large system studies that span multiple years into the future. 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, technicians and/or others and develop scope of work documents under the supervision of higher-level engineers. This role requires a balance of technical acumen and strong communication skills, as the entry-level 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, and written reports.
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Position Summary: Staff Transmission Planning Engineer
Annual Base Salary $79,800 - $103,666 Plus 8% Annual Incentive Plan
Working under general direction, demonstrates complete understanding and wide application of power systems engineering technical principles, theories, and concepts. Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions. Receives technical guidance on complex problems; completed work reviewed for adequacy in meeting objectives. May lead small/medium projects or implement critical projects under direction of higher-level engineer or supervisor. May provide work direction to other professionals and/or staff. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contact. Demonstrates a broad knowledge and proficiency of precedents in the power systems modeling and transmission planning, a good knowledge of related specialties, and general knowledge of other related disciplines. May be asked to support company within Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) working groups and/or task forces. This role requires a balance of technical acumen and strong communication skills, as the staff 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, and written reports.
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Position Summary: Senior Transmission Planning Engineer
Annual Base Salary $94,600 - $126,134 plus 10% Annual Incentive Plan
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.
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Position Summary: Principal Transmission Planning Engineer
Annual Base Salary $$109,300 - $152,766 plus 12% Annual Incentive Plan
Viewed as the technical engineer or subject matter expert for the organization in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes in power systems modeling and analysis and/or transmission planning. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Problems must be approached through a series of complex and conceptually related studies, are difficult to define, require unconventional or innovative approaches, and require sophisticated research techniques. Responsible for major project or several complex projects of moderate to large scope. Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications. Maintains contacts with individuals and units within and outside the corporation for action on technical matters. Works under consultative direction toward broad general goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Work checked through consultation and agreement with others rather than by formal review of superior. May provide work direction for a team of engineers, technicians and other professionals as necessary to complete assignments. This includes evaluation of work progress and results/feedback to supervisors on performance. May lead multiple critical and/or complex projects. This role requires a balance of technical acumen and strong communication skills, as the principal 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.
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Preferred Qualifications
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: $68,300.00 to $152,766.00 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.
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Deadline to Apply: 10/23/25
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