Distribution Planning Engineer – Entry, Staff, Senior, Principal

Xcel Energy

Distribution planning engineer supporting electricity infrastructure projects for Xcel Energy, a major electricity and natural gas utility. Designing, evaluating, and commissioning engineering projects across Texas.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeLubbock • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $156,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical skills in engineering principles and practices, with a focus on project coordination, technical documentation, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in budgeting, estimating, and providing technical support across various engineering functions.

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Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringEIT/FE CertificationPE RegistrationTechnical Documentation DevelopmentProject Coordination

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Hard Skills

Engineering PrinciplesTechnical StandardsDesign CalculationsTesting And DiagnosticsBudgeting And EstimatingProcurement SupportField Engineering OversightCommissioningRegulatory ActivitiesTechnical Evaluation

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT/FEPE Registration

Industry Keywords

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringEngineering DocumentationProject PhasesField OversightOperations SupportMaintenance Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to engineering assignments
Support development of technical documentation, including designs, testing, calculations, reports, and standards
Utilize and assist with developing procedures
Provide technical support for Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics, and Regulatory activities
Provide supervised field engineering oversight for commissioning, testing, and inspections
Coordinate or lead projects and project phases including research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation, and commissioning
Support bid and evaluation processes through basic analysis and calculations
Communicate technical evaluation information with other business areas and outside customers/vendors
Coordinate interns, drafters, technicians, and other personnel; mentor less experienced engineers
Perform budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, and work order management in support of engineering projects
Continuously develop technical skills and competencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum
Mechanical or Electrical degree preferred
Entry level: 0+ years relevant engineering experience
Staff level: 2+ years relevant engineering experience
Senior level: 5+ years with EIT/FE or 7+ years without EIT/FE
Principal level: 9+ years with PE registration or 15+ years without PE
Ability to demonstrate the technical skills and core competencies established for the applicable engineering level
EIT/FE preferred at entry level and strongly preferred at staff level
EIT/FE required for senior level candidates with 5+ years of experience
PE registration may be required depending on business need for senior level
PE registration required for principal level candidates with 9+ years of experience

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