Market Operations and Transmission Access Analyst

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A  position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

Support, analyze and administer the acquisition of transmission service for electric generation resources for Xcel Energy Operating Companies. Responsible for acquiring and maintaining transmission service and interconnection rights to deliver purchased, owned and repowered generation resources to the respective Xcel Energy Operating Company load.


Essential Responsibilities

• Support the acquisition of new and repowered generating resources by evaluating bids in Requests for Proposals, including analysis of technical reports generated by the respective.

• Transmission Provider. Make recommendations based on costs and technical feasibility of integrated new resources acquired through the RFP process. Acquire transmission service to integrate selected new resources.

• Administer the acquisition and renewal of transmission service for electric generation resources on the Xcel Operating Company systems, including required contractual negotiations. Provide and update documentation of transmission rights and upcoming renewal requirements. Analyze open access transmission tariffs to determine the most cost-effective use of tariff services.

• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding and working ability to capitalize on transmission providers’ business practices and Open Access Same-time Information Systems (OASIS).

• Monitor and report on interconnection requests, transmission service requests by competitors and developments on OASIS important to the Company.

• Provide technical advice and direction to the Resource Planning and Acquisition function in support of securing the most economic transmission service available to optimize integration of generation resources.

• Develop a thorough understanding of Company policies and technical requirements for generator interconnections and transmission service.

• Provide support as required for regulatory purposes, including preparation of testimony and requests for information.

• Develop, maintain and utilize a thorough understanding of how the interconnected transmission system operates, the probability and causes of transmission service cuts/curtailments, the rules and capabilities for re-dispatch, displacement and other techniques to minimize the overall cost of transmission service.

• Interface and engage with regulators, stakeholders and Regional Transmission Organization’s to advocate Company positions.

• Prepare, maintain and report on variances to the Market Operations Transmission Access expense budgets for the Xcel Energy systems. Identify and capitalize on opportunities to reduce.

• the budget expenses through changes in service requirements and other opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

BS or BA degree with preference for Engineering or Business and a minimum of 3 years of directly related work experience. (Two years job related experience is equivalent to one year of college.)

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: $95,200.00 to $135,200.00 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: 03/04/25

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