Senior Distribution Planning Engineer

Xcel Energy

Distribution Planning Senior Engineer at Xcel Energy focusing on integrating planning processes through automation and technical analysis. Drive insights and support major initiatives in energy solutions.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeMinneapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $97,000 - $129,266 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Focused on understanding the current state of planning processes and driving toward integration through tools and automation.
Set assumptions and perform integrated technical analysis as a distribution planning subject matter expert.
Develop new insights, recommendations, and reports to support business decisions and major initiatives.
Communicate technical concepts effectively, using appropriate data visualization.
Applies extensive technical expertise and full knowledge of related disciplines.
Perform complex or innovative assignments requiring new techniques and procedures.
Represent the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects.
Interact with senior external personnel on significant technical matters.
Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills and competencies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)
5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required, or 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.
PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical analysisdata visualizationengineering techniquesautomationplanning processesreport developmentinsight generationcomplex problem solvingtechnical expertiseintegration

Soft Skills

communicationmentoringguidanceinterpersonal skillscollaborationleadershipself-developmentadaptabilitycritical thinkingproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringEIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering)PE (Professional Engineer) registration