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Power Distribution Systems Operations Engineer – Entry, Staff, Senior, Principal
Xcel Energy. Develop technical expertise in power distribution systems operations engineering .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in power distribution systems operations engineering, including technical documentation, project coordination, and field engineering oversight. Proficient in automated field devices, scripting, and compliance with cybersecurity standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Power Distribution Systems EngineeringTechnical Documentation SupportProject Coordination and OversightEIT/FE or PE RegistrationScripting with SQL and Python
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Hard Skills
Power Distribution Systems EngineeringTechnical DocumentationProject CoordinationBudgeting and EstimatingScripting with SQLScripting with PythonAutomated Field DevicesDistribution System PlanningSmart Meter SettingsCybersecurity Compliance
Soft Skills
CommunicationMentoringCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Eaton CBC 8000SEL 651RS&C IR/TeamsCYME/SynergyPowerApps
Certifications & Qualifications
EIT/FEPE Registration
Industry Keywords
Power DistributionField EngineeringRegulatory ActivitiesTesting and DiagnosticsCross-Functional Teams
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber SecurityPythonSQL
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop technical expertise in power distribution systems operations engineering
- Apply technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to assignments of limited scope
- Support 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 field engineering oversight for commissioning, testing, and inspections under 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 business areas, customers, and vendors
- Coordinate interns, drafters, technicians, and others; 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- Required bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum; electrical 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
- Principal level: 9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE registration required, or 15+ years without PE
- Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for the applicable engineering level
- EIT/FE preferred at entry and staff levels
- Preferred PE registration may be required depending on business need at senior level
- Experience with automated field devices and control/settings, including Eaton CBC 8000, SEL 651R, S&C IR/Teams, and Switched Cabinets
- Experience with distribution system planning study processes using CYME/Synergy
- Familiarity with ADMS functionalities such as FLISR and IVVO and interactions with DERMS
- Experience working with cross-functional and field teams
- Familiarity with smart meter settings and distributed intelligent applications
- Experience scripting with PowerApps platforms, SQL, and Python
- Must adhere to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices
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
- Reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process