
Transmission Planning Engineer, Senior or Principal Xcel Energy
- $97,000–$129,267 Per Year
| Location | Greenwood Village, CO |
| Salary | $85,000–$101,000 Per Year |
Overview
Kimley-Horn is seeking an early-career Electrical Engineer to support power system studies for utility-scale renewable energy, substations, and emerging data center projects, joining our growing Power Delivery team in Denver, Colorado. This role emphasizes analytical modeling, system performance evaluation, and technical support across multidisciplinary teams.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with power system analysis tools and a strong foundation in steady-state studies, with interest in expanding into grounding, harmonics, and transient analysis.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain models in ETAP and CYMCAP
Perform power system studies including:
Load flow analysis
Short circuit analysis
Arc flash and protection coordination support
Thermal ampacity analysis
Support grounding and safety studies using tools such as WinIGS (preferred)
Prepare technical reports, study summaries, and supporting documentation for clients and internal teams
Coordinate with engineers across disciplines to support integrated project delivery
Assist in data collection, model validation, and quality assurance of study results
Qualifications
Salary Range:
Why Kimley-Horn?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it- that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 19 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
