Director of Energy Capital Projects Development

Xcel Energy Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 148,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Long Term Incentive

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Director of Capital Projects Development (Thermal) to lead strategic planning and development for major capital programs across generation, transmission, distribution, gas, and clean technologies. You will marshal cross‑functional teams, develop robust project scopes, and guide execution strategies while ensuring regulatory alignment and stakeholder engagement.

You will engage with operations, corporate peers, and governance bodies to advance projects through IRC/FC and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, construction management or project management from an accredited college or university. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' combined experience in project management, engineering, construction, operations and/or maintenance for energy assets.
• Demonstrated knowledge of gas, electric distribution, transmission and/or energy supply business area functions.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in leadership positions, including strategy development and implementation.
• Strong financial acumen, understanding of regulatory requirements and their business and operational implications.
• Registered Professional Engineer preferred.
• Project Management Professional preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic system planning and development of the 5-year portfolio of major capital projects and programs involving the modification, expansion and innovation of generation, transmission, electric distribution, gas, clean fuels, and/or clean transportation systems.
• Leads cross functional teams to perform preliminary design and project development activities and deliverables including scope, business case, cost estimates, schedules, and execution strategy.
• Provides technical analysis, supporting documentation, and testimony for public utility commission filings and permit filings, and submittal requirements.
• Establish and foster partnerships with Operations and Corporate organizations; maintain relationships with other jurisdictions and peers to share best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Regulatory understanding

Communication

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Director of Capital Projects Development (Thermal) to lead strategic planning and development for major capital programs across generation, transmission, distribution, gas, and clean technologies. You will marshal cross‑functional teams, develop robust project scopes, and guide execution strategies while ensuring regulatory alignment and stakeholder engagement.

You will engage with operations, corporate peers, and governance bodies to advance projects through IRC/FC and