Posted:
7/10/2026, 4:21:17 AM
Location(s):
Denver, Colorado, United States ⋅ Colorado, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
IT & Security
Workplace Type:
On-site
Pay:
$112k–$159k/yr
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
Xcel Energy is seeking a Senior GIS IT Engineer to serve as a senior technical authority for our enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) platform, built on the Esri ArcGIS technology stack. This role designs, deploys, administers, and optimizes GIS solutions that support electric and gas operations — including asset management, network modeling, outage response, engineering, and field operations.
The Senior GIS IT Engineer leads platform modernization initiatives (such as migration to the Esri Utility Network), ensures the reliability, performance, and security of the GIS environment, and mentors junior engineers and analysts. The ideal candidate combines deep Esri expertise with strong software engineering discipline and a solid understanding of utility business processes.
Essential Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Preferred Requirements
7+ years of GIS experience, including 5+ years administering Esri ArcGIS Enterprise in a production environment.
Deep expertise across the Esri stack: ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online.
Strong enterprise geodatabase administration on SQL Server or Oracle — versioning, replication, and performance tuning.
Proficiency with Python (arcpy / ArcGIS API for Python) and SQL for automation and data management.
Hands-on experience with the Esri Utility Network or geometric network modeling.
Solid GIS fundamentals: data models, coordinate systems, spatial analysis, and data-quality management.
Experience in the electric and/or gas utility industry.
Esri technical certifications (e.g., ArcGIS Enterprise Administration, Utility Network).
Experience with FME (Safe Software) for data interoperability and ETL.
Cloud experience (Microsoft Azure or AWS) hosting and scaling ArcGIS Enterprise.
Familiarity with OMS/ADMS and enterprise integration patterns (REST APIs, messaging/eventing).
Web development skills: JavaScript, the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, and HTML/CSS.
ITIL, DevOps, or CI/CD experience; source control with Git.
Awareness of NERC CIP and other utility regulatory and compliance frameworks.
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 [email protected].
Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $112,200.00 to $159,400.00 per yearThis 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 LeaveBenefit 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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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
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Website: https://xcelenergy.com/
Headquarter Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1909
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Electrical Distribution ⋅ Energy ⋅ Natural Resources
Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas