Senior GIS IT Engineer

Xcel Energy

Denver, CO

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Adobe Acrobat, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), ArcGIS, Asset Management, Automation, Awareness Tracking, Best Practices, Business Processes, CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Change Management, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cost Control, Cost Estimates, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Dental Insurance, DevOps, EEO Regulations, ESRI, Electrical Utility, Electricity, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Protection, Fitness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Git, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Health Plan, Healthcare Reimbursement, IT Service Management (ITSM), ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Incident Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Interoperability, JavaScript, Leadership, Life Insurance, Maintenance - Electrical, Management Strategy, Mentoring, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server DBA (Database Administration), Microsoft Windows Azure, Natural Gas, Network Security, Oil and Gas, Operational Audit, Oracle Database, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Pharmacy, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle, Production Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Management, REST (Representational State Transfer), Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Relationship Management, Reliability Engineering, Replication and Remote Mirroring, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales Management, School Attendance, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Security Architecture, Security Software, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Spatial Data, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), System Operations, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Trend Analysis, User Experience Design (UXD), Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vision Plan, Waterfall Model of Software Development, Web Programming

LOCATION

Denver, CO

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Denver, Colorado, 80205, United States of America 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 Solution Delivery: Lead and support solution lifecycle technical activities. Ensure solutions are designed for great user experience and operational performance. Lead design, ensuring Enterprise Architecture, Security, Operations and Compliance aspects are continuously integrated into solutions. Provide input to cost and schedule estimation. Responsible for overall integrity of system design and operation. Oversee vendor activities. Relationship Management: Conduct peer reviews and approve system changes and technical solution design. Coach and mentor less experience team members. Partner cross-organizationally to drive minimal costs on optimal solutions. Provide in-depth technical information to stakeholders as needed. Strategy & Planning: Innovate through usage of industry emerging capabilities and evolving customer needs. Provide input to strategic roadmap and technical dependencies. Subject Matter Expertise: Continuously stay current on, and apply, technical industry knowledge pertaining to the respective domain Operations: Review solution performance, and continually assess health of systems. Track and drive awareness to operational and technical debt risks. Provide escalated support to incident and problem management. Utilize analytics to improve availability, reliability, efficiency and capacity. Oversee vendor activities. Minimum Requirements Ten years of related functional experience. Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, Business or related field, or 4 years of experience equivalent to the position. Excellent communication skills, effective with varying organizational levels and skill set, and able to translate between technical and non-technical concepts. Excellent Relationship Management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working as one team cross-organizationally to drive inovation and business results. Expertise managing the lifecycle of technical solutions. Deep Subject Matter Expertise within the respective system domain products, platforms, processes and architecture. Broad and deep knowledge of technology architecture, infrastructure, network, security and software principles and models. Experience working in partnership with internal and external vendors. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Extensive knowledge of future technology trends within area of expertise. Demonstrated leadership on technical aspects of large scale projects. Experience coaching other developers in system deployment or operational troubleshooting. Experience with delivery methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum) and operational models (ITIL) Experience and understanding of core IT Service Management functions, such as Change Management and Incident Management. 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 recruiting@xcelenergy.com . Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $112,200.00 to $159,400.00 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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Deadline to Apply: 07/16/26 EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF) All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. 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About the Company

Xcel Energy

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. At Xcel Energy, we pride ourselves on providing a dynamic work environment for our employees, where they are challenged, respected, and rewarded. We have a wide variety of positions working together to make our company successful, and we’re constantly looking for new talent to join our team.

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COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Energy and Utilities

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Paid Sick Days, Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K

WEBSITE

http://www.xcelenergy.com

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