Environmental Analyst III or IV

Xcel Energy Services Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 74.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

HSA / FSA options

Commuter benefits

Pension and 401(k)

Zusammenfassung

Xcel Energy is seeking an Environmental Analyst III/IV to design, implement, and administer broad environmental studies and compliance programs. You will secure permits, monitor regulatory changes, and provide technical guidance to facilities and contractors to minimize risk and ensure compliance.

The role requires a BS/BA in environmental science or related field and multiple years of experience, with potential advanced degrees substituting for experience.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor-level degree in environmental science, engineering, applied science or related field with four years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced education can substitute for work experience: MS/MA/MBA = 2 years; PhD/JD = 3 years.

Aufgaben

• Designs and develops environmental procedures and programs to ensure regulatory compliance across facilities.
• Designs and administers studies and monitoring programs.
• Performs in-depth environmental reviews and inspections to support compliance.
• Provides technical guidance and training on environmental topics to staff and contractors.

Kenntnisse

Technical writing and communications

Ausbildung

BS/BA in environmental science/engineering or related field

Advanced degrees substituting for experience (MS/MA, PhD/JD)

Jobbeschreibung

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.

Position Summary

Designs, implements, and administers broad environmental studies and compliance programs and is responsible for securing and renewing permits and licenses. Practices originality and ingenuity on relatively difficult and complex issues. Works under minimal supervision conferring primarily on unusual matters and has appreciable latitude for unreviewed actions and/or decisions. Occasionally participates on special work teams and may act as a coordinator or technical consultant on small projects. May occasionally be assisted by Environmental Analyst I and II personnel. Possesses and applies broad knowledge of environmental theories, principles, techniques and related work disciplines and applies it along with related work experience in completing difficult job assignments. The job summary below and responsibilities reflect the Environmental Analyst III role. The successfully chosen candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with their skills and experience as different skills and/or experience will be required at the Environmental Analyst IV level.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops environmental procedures and programs designed to minimize deficiencies and ensure compliance with existing federal, state, and local regulations, licenses, and permits pertaining to environmental control at the corporation's facilities. (Major areas may include air, water quality, and land quality; liquid and solid waste disposal, above ground and underground storage tanks, radiation, emergency plans, DOT compliance with pipeline and transportation and FAA safety regulations.)
• Designs and administers studies and monitoring programs.
• Conducts research and prepares and/or reviews data required to support permit applications, regulatory reports, management plans and performance indicators.
• Prepares technical reports and permit applications based on the interpretation of data, observations, and current regulations.
• Performs in-depth environmental reviews and inspections to facilitate compliance with applicable regulations.
• Conducts environmental assessment of sites and facilities to minimize corporate risk and liability.
• Provides technical guidance and formal regulatory required and requested environmental training and guidance to facility personnel and outside contractors to promote environmental compliance.
• As requested, reviews and comments on proposed new regulations and legislation as to its potential impact on each business unit.
• Once adopted, assist facilities in any modifications to procedures, processes or operation to come into compliance.
• Assists with budget preparation and works to implement programs within budget, time and regulatory constraints.
• Upon request, provides technical assistance to emergency incidents at facilities.

Environmental Analyst III Minimum Requirements

Salary Range: $73,700 - 104,633

• BS/BA in environmental science, engineering, applied science, or related fields and four years of professional environmental related work experience. (Note: An Associate college degree in areas of environmental or applied science and three years of progressive responsibilities in environmental related work experience may be substituted for the education portion of the requirement.)
• Additional advanced education in the field can be substituted for related work experience: MS/MA/MBA = 2 years; PhD/J.D. = 3 years.

Environmental Analyst IV Minimum Requirements

Salary Range: $84,900-120,566

• BS/BA in environmental science, engineering, applied science, or related fields and six years of progressively more responsible environmental related work experience including, but not limited to environmental regulations, remedial procedures, audit procedures, and power generation processes.
• Demonstrated skills in technical writing, verbal communication, and negotiations.
• Note: An Associate college degree in areas of environmental or applied science and three years of progressive responsibilities in related work experience may be substituted for the education requirement. The following additional advanced education in the field can be substituted for related work experience: MS/MA/MBA = 2 years; PhD/J.D. = 3 years.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Flexible Spending 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

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Deadline to Apply: 11/10/26

You. Us. Together. At Xcel Energy, we’re more than an energy company. We’re reinventing how we power communities. Redefining how we care for customers. Reaffirming our commitment to the planet. We’re committed to leading with equity and inclusion. You’re not waiting for change – you’re creating it. You’re driven to protect the environment, support your community, and seek innovation. You want a career that grows with you and an employer who values you. You are reliable, trustworthy and bring integrity to everything you do. We are leading the way in clean energy. We’re using technology and innovation in every facet of our company. We’re providing safe, stable jobs with robust benefits. We keep our customers at the center of all we do. We’re committed to hiring a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can provide carbon-free electricity by 2050. Together, we can take care of the environment and our communities. Together, we can create a place where everyone belongs. Together we’re building a better tomorrow.