Hiring: Distribution and Gas Planning Engineer (Staff, Senior, or Principal) Company: Xcel Energy Location: Minneapolis, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 11:07:55 Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility About the job Experience: •2+year's relevant engineering experience. Demonstrated broad knowledge & proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines. •5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required; 7+ years relevant engineering experience without EIT/FE. •9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration required; 15+ years relevant engineering experience without PE. Required Skills: •Largely self-directed work is expected to result in the development of new or improved techniques, procedures and standards. Supports the development of technical documentation •Without appreciable direction exercises considerable latitude in determining ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics and Regulatory. Provides field engineering oversight and direction for activities such as support, testing, installation, inspections, commissioning etc. •Coordinates/leads multiple projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement, installation and commissioning). May lead more critical projects with oversight of a higher-level engineer or supervisor. •Effectively and with precision resolves difficult technical/business matters both inter-organizationally and with outside customer/vendors with all formats of communication. •May assign tasks to and/or direct engineers, technicians, craft personnel and other support staff including coordination and review of work assignments. Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills and competencies. •Leads activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects. •Staff Engineer Level (Salary Range: $81,000 -106,267) •Utility load simulation and resource modeling tools such as Encompass, LoadSEER Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited, electrical or civil engineering degrees preferred. •Demonstrated capacity to demonstrate the unique technical skills & core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization. •EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred. •Senior Engineer Level (Salary Range: $97,000-$129,267) •Demonstrated capacity to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization. •Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need. Compensation: •$81,000 - $106,267 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!