Jacob Smith

Electrical Engineering Student at University of Colorado Boulder

Parker, Colorado, United States

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Experience

  • Substation Communication Engineer at Xcel Energy
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    Contribute to the development and maintenance of substation communication infrastructure supporting electric utility operations. Perform RTU and SCADA point mapping, relay integration, DNP3 communications configuration, fiber optic network documentation, and substation automation testing. Participate in laboratory validation of communication systems, device commissioning support, and engineering reviews to improve the reliability, visibility, and control of critical power system assets. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support transmission and distribution substation projects across the electric grid.

  • Electrical Integration Engineering Intern at The Boring Company
    Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

  • IT Specialist at GS Network Solutions
    May 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos