Pros
I enjoy the industry itself and enjoy living near family so by default if you live in Colorado and work for a utility it is probably Xcel.
Cons
Have you ever heard the saying if it looks good it is good? In the time I've worked here I have seen a move from meaningful challenges to a culture of pencil whipping and sweeping under the rug to meet goals which are useless to anyone except investors and are often times an injustice to rate payers who ultimately pay for superficial wants of management who know little of machinery but are very good at keeping appearances. Also many of the reviews on here are from professionals and interns. Beware if you are a tradesman, all of the positives I've read on here do not apply to bargaining unit positions. Tools are sub-par, best work is contracted out and you are left with oil changes and sweeping the floor.
