Land Rights & Permitting Lead

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Senior Land Rights professional in Colorado to manage land rights for major energy facilities, including negotiations, permits, and regulatory interactions. The role emphasizes risk assessment, program management, and collaboration with engineering, legal, and regulatory teams.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate advanced knowledge of land rights laws and excellent communication skills, with experience in managing complex siting issues and providing testimony in regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in real estate, land use planning, management or business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and route analysis for energy facilities.
• Negotiate land rights and acquire easements and leases.
• Prepare permit applications with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Represent the company before regulatory bodies and provide testimony.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of land rights laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams on complex land rights issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate, land use planning, management or business

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Senior Land Rights professional in Colorado to manage land rights for major energy facilities, including negotiations, permits, and regulatory interactions. The role emphasizes risk assessment, program management, and collaboration with engineering, legal, and regulatory teams.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate advanced knowledge of land rights laws and excellent communication skills, with experience in managing complex siting issues and providing testimony in regulatory