Distribution Design Engineer (Entry, Staff, or Senior)

Job overview

The Distribution Design Engineer role is hybrid in Amarillo, TX; compensation is $70,000–$129,267 per year. Xcel Energy serves electricity and natural gas customers and supports reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. The engineer develops technical expertise in distribution design and supports engineering projects through design documentation, technical analysis, field support, and coordination. The role contributes to project planning and delivery under the direction appropriate to the selected level, helping support energy operations and customer service.

What you'll do

• Apply engineering standards and principles to assignments
• support technical documentation, designs, testing, calculations, reports, and procedures
• provide technical support for operations, maintenance, testing, and regulatory activities
• coordinate project phases including research, design, equipment selection, procurement, installation, and commissioning
• support bid evaluations and technical analyses
• communicate with internal teams and external customers or vendors
• may coordinate junior staff and support project budgets and forecasts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

distribution design engineer

electrical engineering

distribution design

energy

engineering projects

technical documentation

amarillo tx

xcel energy

hybrid work model

salary $70,000–$129,267/year

entry staff senior

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual incentive program
• medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision
• life and disability insurance
• retirement pension and 401(k)
• paid time off and holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• parental leave
• HSA/FSA options.

Why this role

Multi-level opening for Entry, Staff, or Senior Engineer; level depends on skills and experience. Xcel Energy describes a hybrid work model, with many roles onsite three days per week, while expectations vary by role and business needs.

About the employer

Xcel Energy is hiring for this role. Industry: Electric Power Distribution. Sector: 22.