Principal/Senior Instructor

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

Provide professional safety/technical training for transmission including topics areas of Substation, Breaker, and Relay. Provides corporate oversight and serves in leadership role in the development of training initiatives. Performs overall program management function on these projects. Designs and develops programs, policies, and procedures. Technical training consulting across operations. Designs and develops technical training improvement strategy/plans. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. Provides direction to trainers. Responsible for evaluating the needs, setting the programs, and providing training across energy operations.

Essential Responsibilities

Applies expert level knowledge and skill to systematically analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate processes and practices. This includes curriculum development, delivery, and evaluation of training. Applies project management to ensure execution and continuous improvement of technical training programs.

Designs and develops skills enhancement strategies and practices to support continuous improvement of staff necessary to meet/exceed business and organizational goals and to be successful in meeting industry and competitive challenges.

Directs the work activity of regional training staff. Mentors others, partner with management to create individual development plans.

Serves as subject matter expert and drives effective resource utilization and change management by collaborating with functional area leadership across the energy operations organizations.

Leads cross functional teams and training committees. Provide direction and assistance necessary for effective team operation

Manages training programs, coordinate apprentice programs within regions.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree (Engineering or technical field) is preferred, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

Technical studies in power plant or distribution operations, science, engineering, or maintenance may be substituted.

Eight years of progressive training or practical experience required (Journeyman preferred).

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated knowledge and application of adult learning principles.

Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications.

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: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 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: 10/01/26

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