Project Controls Specialist

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

This position is responsible for supporting Project Engineers with work order / purchase requisition creation, in-servicing / completing projects, requesting master data for new projects, processing Journal Entries and being the liaison between Project Controls and Supply Chain, Business Area Accounting, Capital Asset Accounting and Business Area Finance for capital projects. Coordinates with project stakeholders to ensure we have correct and accurate data for completing requests.

Essential Responsibilities

SAP

• Generate Work Orders and convert them to Purchase Requisitions and Non-Work Order Purchase Requisitions - Ensuring the information being forwarded to Supply Chain is accurate and complete

• Ensuring the Unit Estimate is submitted to PowerPlan in order to submit in-service / completion requests to Capital Asset Accounting via MDO - this includes ensuring the data is correct and we are providing Capital Asset Accounting with accurate information

MDO (Master Data Online)

• Submit Project In-Service, Completion, Suspension and Extension Requests

• Submit requests for Project Master Data

Other Responsibilities

• Monitor various reports to ensure we are resolving issues in a timely manner

• Providing quality customer service to our Project Engineers

• Ensuring requests are processed in a timely manner

• Ensuring submission of data to Business Unit Partners is Accurate and Complete

Systems / Applications utilized - no experience necessary

• SAP

• PowerPlan

• MDO

• SharePoint

Minimum Requirements

Associates degree in engineering, construction, finance, or related field or three (3) years of relevant experience with the use of scheduling software or cost control tools. Practical knowledge and experience in overall project scheduling and reporting methods. Detailed knowledge of project planning and execution methods and practices. Comprehensive understanding of company policies, procedures and financial obligations that would apply to projects. Expert in standard server software applications such as e-mail, spreadsheet, word processing, database, as well as scheduling applications.

Preferred Requirements

• Microsoft Excel

• Communication Skills

• Critical Thinking

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to prioritize workload with minimal supervision

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: $62,500.00 to $88,766.00 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 05/06/25

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