Resource Planning Analyst: Long-Range Forecasts

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 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

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Resource Planning Analyst to develop, run, and maintain long-range resource planning models for its operating companies. The role involves preparing quantitative analysis of generation resources, market purchases, and capital costs, with a focus on reliability and cost efficiency.

The analyst will implement stochastic simulations, collaborate with Forecasting, Risk Management, Trading, Gas and Coal Supply, Transmission Operations, and other groups to align planning with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, economics, operations research, mathematics, or business.
• Two years of energy industry experience or equivalent experience with large optimization/forecasting models.
• Graduate work in mathematics, economics, operations research or engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, run, and maintain long-range resource planning models.
• Produce quantitative analyses for executives and regulatory filings.
• Incorporate short- and long-range considerations into optimal resource plans with cross-group interface.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Monte Carlo simulations

Cross-functional collaboration

Long-range modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/finance/economics/OR/math/business

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Resource Planning Analyst to develop, run, and maintain long-range resource planning models for its operating companies. The role involves preparing quantitative analysis of generation resources, market purchases, and capital costs, with a focus on reliability and cost efficiency.

The analyst will implement stochastic simulations, collaborate with Forecasting, Risk Management, Trading, Gas and Coal Supply, Transmission Operations, and other groups to align planning with