Mgr, Electric Area Engineer

Xcel Energy is seeking a Manager, Electric Area Engineer in Carlsbad, NM. The role involves leading the Distribution Engineering organization, managing budgets, ensuring system reliability, and promoting teamwork and safety. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and at least seven years of relevant experience, including supervisory roles. The position offers competitive pay and benefits but is not a remote job.
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

Applies visionary and strategic leadership in directing the activities of the Distribution Engineering organization to produce and implement comprehensive and economic distribution plans and budgets to optimize the utilization and life of the company's electric distribution assets. Represents the company in regulatory matters. Manages routine budgets.

Essential Responsibilities
• Provides leadership for personnel regarding local and regional planning of the corporate electric distribution delivery system.
• Directs development and coordination of long-term plans to ensure system reliability & efficiency. Provides input to capital budget.
• Ensure maximum utilization of human resources by promoting teamwork, diversity, safety, customer orientation and development of individual potential
• Coordinates the activities of the Unit with internal and external organizations to support corporate objectives and meet customer needs
• Accountable for achievement of goals relative to project completion, budgets, safety, facility performance, regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Manages development of Unit business plan and operating budget. Monitors results. Ensures alignment with organization and corporate objectives.
• Stays abreast of new technologies and current industry practices. Represents Company in Regional/National organizations

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of seven years of distribution engineering and/or equivalent design/operations experience which includes a minimum of three years supervisory/management and/or leading teams or projects experience. Professional engineering registration is preferred.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $125,900.00 to $178,767.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply: 04/24/25

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