Not a bad place to work - System Engineer Xcel Energy Employee Review

3.0
Oct 18, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

matching 401K, plenty of work. reliable industry. work mostly 40 hour weeks.

Cons

mostly implementing managements ideas not your own. even if there idea is dumb. outages can be 72 hours a week and up to 60 days.

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5.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Great, Lots of opportunity within,

Cons

You have to drive to downtown Denver

4.0
Jul 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work-life balance, okay benefits, and cemented impact on the community

Cons

Because the company has a bottom line, promotional paths aren't really a thing beyond individual contributor to manager. I don't know what the next level up would be besides that.

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