Substation Design Engineer

Job overview

Substation Design Engineer is an onsite role in Amarillo, TX. The listed annual salary range is $70,000–$156,600. Xcel Energy serves electricity and natural gas customers and works to provide reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. The engineer develops and supports designs for electric transmission and distribution substations, applying engineering standards and analyses to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective project solutions. The role coordinates with engineering, construction, and operations partners and supports project execution through technical documentation and field issue resolution.

What you'll do

• Develop physical and/or protection and control designs for new and modified substations
• perform engineering analyses
• prepare technical documentation
• coordinate project phases and deliverables
• support bid evaluations
• review drawings, specifications, and material requirements
• provide technical support and field oversight under direction
• coordinate work and mentor less experienced staff as applicable.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substation design engineer

electrical engineering

transmission and distribution

substation projects

protection and control

engineering design

project coordination

amarillo tx

xcel energy

annual salary $70,000–$156,600

hybrid work model described

clean energy

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual incentive program
• medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life insurance, reimbursement accounts, disability coverage, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, pension, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, volunteer paid time off, and parental leave.

Why this role

Multiple levels are advertised: entry, staff, senior, and principal. Xcel Energy describes a hybrid work model, with location expectations varying by role, team, and business needs.

About the employer

Xcel Energy is hiring for this role. Industry: Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities. Sector: 92.