Substation Engineer (Staff, Senior, or Principal) – Denver, CO

Xcelenergy invites qualified candidates to apply for the Substation Engineer (Staff, Senior, or Principal) - Denver, CO full-time position based in Denver, CO, 80205, where professional growth in electrical infrastructure work awaits seekers of Xcelenergy careers near this area.

Position Summary

This Substation Engineer (Staff, Senior, or Principal) - Denver, CO role at Xcelenergy supports essential engineering activities for substation projects serving the Denver, CO, 80205 community and surrounding region. Depending on experience level—staff, senior, or principal—team members advance designs, resolve technical challenges, and help deliver reliable power system solutions while working onsite in a collaborative full-time environment focused on high-quality results for local infrastructure needs.

What You'll Do

• Prepare detailed engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for new and upgraded electrical substations aligned with project requirements.
• Conduct system studies, load calculations, short-circuit analyses, and equipment evaluations to ensure safe and efficient substation performance.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders to integrate designs into overall project plans and schedules.
• Review and approve technical documents, vendor proposals, and construction drawings for accuracy and compliance with applicable industry codes and standards.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and leadership on complex issues according to staff, senior, or principal experience level.
• Support field activities, including commissioning oversight and troubleshooting during installation and testing phases near Denver, CO, 80205.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited program.
• Proven experience in substation engineering design, analysis, or project execution, with progressive responsibility matching staff, senior, or principal expectations.
• Solid understanding of power system fundamentals, protective relaying, transformers, switchgear, and related substation equipment.
• Familiarity with engineering software tools commonly used for drafting, modeling, and system studies, plus the ability to interpret technical standards.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills for effective collaboration in a team setting.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred for senior and principal levels; additional years of relevant experience may substitute at some levels.

About the Company

Xcelenergy is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment.

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