Portfolio Manager - Power Purchase

Xcel Energy Inc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy Inc. in Denver, Colorado is seeking a Power Purchase Agreement professional to negotiate and administer long-term agreements with independent power producers.

The role emphasizes risk mitigation, contract development, and cross-functional collaboration to align with customer needs and portfolio optimization. The position supports a hybrid work model with onsite three days per week, and offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, economics, finance, or equivalent.
• 2+ years in energy, with contract/asset management and power procurement exposure.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in regulator affairs, contract law, or system planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support negotiation of long-term power purchase agreements and related contracts.
• Monitor contract terms; ensure counterparty compliance and governance.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to bring projects online.
• Develop relationships with IPPs and resolve contract issues.
• Assist with regulatory filings and data requests; draft testimony.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Power procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, economics, finance, or equivalent

Job description

Xcel Energy(NASDAQ:XEL)is a leading energy providerand Fortune 500company,dedicated toserving millions ofelectricity andnaturalgascustomersacross eight states:Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota,New Mexicoand Texas.We make energy work better forourcustomers, 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

Negotiate and administer long-term power purchase agreements and associated legal documents between Xcel Energy and independent power producers (IPPs), to meet customer needs, minimize cost, and optimize the power supply portfolio.

Essential Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the Power Purchase (PP) leadership, support the negotiation of long-term power purchase agreements and development of new model contracts. Work with legal counsel to independently negotiate associated documents including, but not limited to, amendments, financing documents, and metering & billing agreements. Work closely with legal counsel and PP leadership to maximize risk mitigation and supplier performance.
• Manage and monitor long-term contract terms and conditions to ensure counterparty compliance. Provide performance governance for facilities in the IPP portfolio across the operating companies.
• Demonstrates effective contract management and ensures effective collaboration of multi-disciplinary teams needed to coordinate the activities between the company and power project developers to ensure facilities come on-line as planned and provide the service contracted for.
• Maintain frequent contact and strong internal business relationships across the Company. Develop a solid professional working relationship with the Company's IPPs. Identify and develop effective solutions to contract issues - identify ways to improve purchase value and optionality. Resolve basic party disputes.
• Initiate and receive timely approval of contracts and related documents through internal approval processes, including contract development, approval, and delegation committees and executive approval. Support Regulatory filings and internal/external data requests by thoroughly understanding and providing contract and transaction details as needed and drafting testimony and answering intervener interrogatories for management review.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, economics, finance, or similar, or otherwise equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience in energy industry including significant experience working on contract or asset management and other detailed technical power generation matters, working on legislative and/or regulatory issues related to power procurement, and negotiating and administering contracts.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Previous experience in system operations, regulatory affairs, contract law or system planning is a plus.

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Our Values

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Our Employee Commitments

• Work that makes a difference
• A team you can count of
• Opportunities to grow
• Rewards that help you thrive

Xcel Energy provides jobapplicantsreasonable accommodations for disabilitiesthroughout the application process. If youare in need ofanaccommodationto complete the Applicant Accommodation RequestForm.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per year

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: 10/15/26

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