Valuable utility experience that exposes you to all facets of the energy market. - Engineer Xcel Energy Employee Review

4.0
Feb 17, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Good CEO, good co-workers, industry leading utility, and wide geographical footprint that provides experience that other utilities can't provide.

Cons

Long hours, lower than average wages, HR runs the salary increases so there is more value on years experience rather than performance. This causes the younger high performers to be held back in career advancement.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jul 5, 2026
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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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