Distribution Engineer – Entry, Staff, Senior

Xcel Energy

. Develop technical expertise in a particular area of specialty .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeAmarillo • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $127,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates technical expertise in engineering, with a focus on project management, technical documentation, and field engineering oversight. Proficient in budgeting, estimating, and providing technical support across various engineering activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering DegreeMechanical Engineering DegreeEIT/FE CertificationProject ManagementTechnical Documentation Development

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Hard Skills

Engineering DesignTesting and DiagnosticsCalculationsField Engineering OversightProcurement SupportCommissioningBudgetingEstimatingForecastingWork Order Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringTeam CoordinationGuidance

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT/FEPE

Industry Keywords

Technical SupportOperationsMaintenanceRegulatory ComplianceProject Phases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop technical expertise in a particular area of specialty
Perform engineering work involving conventional plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment
Lead small-medium, non-critical projects and/or provide field oversight of critical projects under direction
Develop technical documentation including designs, testing, calculations, reports, and standards
Utilize and assist with developing procedures
Provide technical support for Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics, Regulatory, and related project activities
Provide field engineering oversight for commissioning, testing, and inspections under direct supervision
Coordinate or lead project phases including research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation, and commissioning
Support bid and evaluation processes through basic analysis and calculations
Communicate with internal business areas and outside customers/vendors
Coordinate interns, drafters, technicians, and others; provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers
Perform budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, and work order management for engineering projects
Pursue continuous self-development of technical skills and competencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum
Electrical Engineering degree or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred
Entry level: 0+ years relevant engineering experience
Staff level: 2+ years relevant engineering experience
Senior level: 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE required, or 7+ years without EIT/FE
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for the applicable engineering level
Preferred EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) for entry level
EIT/FE strongly preferred for staff level
Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need for senior level

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
Hybrid work model supporting collaboration and flexibility