Market Operations and Transmission Analyst or Senior 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.

This position can be based in Denver, CO 80205 or Minneapolis, MN 55401 on a hybrid (3 days per week in office) work schedule. This position can be hired at the Analyst or Senior Analyst level, depending on candidates' overall experience, qualifications, and interview results.

Position Summary: Market Operations and Transmission Analyst

Annual Base Salary $82,800 - $117,600 plus 10% Annual Incentive Program

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 2 years of directly related work experience. (Two years job related experience is equivalent to one year of college.)

Position Summary: Senior Market Operations and Transmission Analyst

Annual Base Salary $95,200 - $135,200 plus 15% Annual Incentive Program

Support, analyze, and conduct activities to support the regional responsibilities of the Market Operations and Transmission Access groups. 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. Provide leadership and technical support to other business areas to coordinate future generation included in resource solicitation clusters for each Xcel Energy Operating Company. Provide leadership on internal operational issues involving Regional Transmission Organizations (RTO) stakeholder forums on transmission delivery, interconnection, and transmission congestion rights. Advocate and provide subject matter expertise on energy market operational issues.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support Acquisition of New Generating Resources: Evaluate bids in Requests for Proposals, including analysis of technical reports generated by the respective Xcel Energy Operating Company Transmission Provider. Make recommendations based on costs and technical feasibility of integrating new resources acquired through the RFP process. Acquire transmission service to integrate selected new resources.

• Provide technical advice and direction to Energy Supply and ISP to manage the existing transmission resources according to the RTO tariff.  Develop a thorough understanding of each RTO’s interconnection rules and technical requirements for generator interconnection, generator replacement, and surplus requests. Provide regulatory support, including preparation of testimony and responses to requests for information.

• Manage the acquisition and renewal of transmission service for electric generation resources on the PSCo, NSP, and SPS systems. Maintain documentation of transmission rights and upcoming renewal requirements. Analyze open access transmission tariffs to determine the most cost-effective use of tariff services.

• Engage and work with the Resource Planning areas of each Operating Company to assist with selection of new resources and fulfillment of resource adequacy requirements within each power supply reserve sharing group.  

• Capitalize on Transmission Providers’ Business Practices: Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of transmission providers’ business practices and Open Access Same-time Information Systems (OASIS). Monitor and report on interconnection requests, transmission service requests by competitors, and important developments on OASIS.

• Understand Transmission System Operations: Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of how the interconnected transmission system operates, including the probability and causes of transmission service cuts/curtailments, and the rules and capabilities for re-dispatch, displacement, and other techniques to minimize the overall cost of transmission service. Participate in regional efforts on transmission planning/expansion and cost allocation.

• Budget Management: Prepare, maintain, and report on variances to the Transmission Access budgets for the respective Xcel Energy Operating Company systems. Identify and capitalize on opportunities to proactively manage transmission related budget expenses through changes in service requirements and other opportunities.

• Interface with regulators, stakeholders and RTOs to advocate Company positions.  This includes written testimony, testifying in regulatory hearings and presenting Company positions. Includes gaining acceptance of plans from executive management, regulators and external groups. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: BA/BS Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related discipline, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

• 5+ years of progressive engineering, operations, or regulatory experience in the energy sector.

• Minimum of 4 years of combined experience working with Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs), regional markets, Reliability Organizations, or energy regulatory organizations.

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: $82,800.00 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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 11/16/25

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