Regional Transmission Strategy Leader

Socket.dev; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a senior leader to develop the strategic direction on Regional Transmission Planning matters across eight states, coordinating with energy markets, settlements, and regulatory bodies to influence policy and system implementation.

The role requires deep expertise in transmission policy, strong leadership, and the ability to represent the company at senior levels while ensuring cost recovery and reliability objectives are met.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in engineering, business, economics, or related discipline or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive operations and regulatory experience in the electric energy industry, including a minimum of 4 years experience working with Regional Transmission or Reliability Organizations agencies.
• Advanced organizational, communications, leadership, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify impacts of Regional Transmission Planning initiatives on transmission and corporate positions in a timely manner.
• Prepare and review of written and oral internal and external reports, comments, and briefing materials on transmission related policy matters.
• Work directly with management throughout Xcel Energy to develop and promote transmission policy positions consistent with corporate goals.
• Develop, direct and coordinate transmission related regulatory activities at both the state and federal level.
• Advocate Transmission's position to senior management, regulators, stakeholders and leadership of Regional Transmission Planning.

Skills

Business acumen

Regulatory experience

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Synthesize complex information

Education

BA/BS in engineering, business, economics, or related discipline

Tools

MS-Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a senior leader to develop the strategic direction on Regional Transmission Planning matters across eight states, coordinating with energy markets, settlements, and regulatory bodies to influence policy and system implementation.

The role requires deep expertise in transmission policy, strong leadership, and the ability to represent the company at senior levels while ensuring cost recovery and reliability objectives are met.