Manager (Regional Transmission Planning)

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Position Summary

Leads the Regional Transmission Planning group in performing regionally-focused transmission planning analyses, participating in regional transmission planning activities and forums, interacting with and influencing regional transmission planning organizations and stakeholders, and incorporating regionally-focused transmission projects into a comprehensive, risk-assessed and economic transmission plan and capital budget through strong coordination with Transmission Asset Management groups. Coordinates with Regional Transmission Policy group on strategic transmission planning policy development and influence matters. Represents the company in various regional coordinating council, joint planning, and associated regulatory groups and matters.

Essential Responsibilities

• Leads, mentors, and develops a team of planning engineering professionals engaged in the development and coordination, in conjunction with other regional area utilities and stakeholders, of regionally-focused long term plans to enhance system reliability, efficiency and economic benefit. Provides input and required data necessary to develop a justified and prioritized transmission capital budget, in strong coordination with Transmission Asset Management groups. Manages the development and operation of unit's operating budget including providing updated forecasts and monitoring of results. Ensures alignment with business unit organization and corporate objectives.

• Leads regional planning team participation in various RTO/RRO/other regional entities' transmission planning committees, forums, working groups, task forces, etc., to ensure appropriate representation of Xcel corporate/Xcel customer interests and to influence beneficial outcomes aligned with Xcel strategies. Integrates local plans/strategies into the regional perspective and vice versa.

• Prepares, sponsors and directs preparation by others of regional transmission planning and other technical testimony, other regional regulatory filings and technical studies in support of regional transmission strategies. Develops and presents or directs the development and presentation of technical regional transmission planning information before a variety of public groups and forums.

• Leads, develops, recommends, and implements regional transmission planning strategies through leadership of internal planning teams plus discussion and negotiations with neighboring utility planning management, RTO/RRO staffs, internal and external regulatory staffs, advocacy groups and other public entities. Provides federal regulatory support and transmission policy analysis support as necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required; Masters of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Masters in Business Administration is desirable.

• Professional Engineer registration is desirable.

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive transmission planning/engineering/operations experience is required.

• Previous managerial experience is desirable; demonstrated success in a supervisory or lead role overseeing complex technical projects and relationships for a minimum of four years is required.

• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of federal/regional/local planning guidelines, policy and tariff requirements including FERC/NERC/State Utility Commissions and Regional Reliability or Transmission Organizations (WECC/MAPP/SPP/MISO).

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Considerable travel may be involved.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working with regional transmission operators and independent system operators.

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: $125,900.00 to $178,766.00 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.

Deadline to Apply: 01/21/25

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