Senior Community Relations Lead for Growth Projects

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Amarillo (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

Medical plan

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Dependent care FSA

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Community Relations Leader to develop jurisdiction-specific engagement plans for large-load growth projects across multiple states. You will build relationships with elected officials, community leaders, and regulatory bodies, coordinating with internal teams to inform stakeholders as projects progress.

The role requires a college degree in communications or related field and at least seven years of experience in public affairs or community engagement within energy or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in communications/public affairs or related field.
• 7 years of experience in community engagement/public affairs strategy, preferably in energy/infrastructure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to discuss complex public issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop jurisdiction-specific engagement plans for large-load growth projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, community leaders, and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor local regulatory/approval processes and keep internal teams informed.

Skills

Communications strategy

Relationship building

Public affairs

Independent worker

Education

College degree in communications or related field

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Community Relations Leader to develop jurisdiction-specific engagement plans for large-load growth projects across multiple states. You will build relationships with elected officials, community leaders, and regulatory bodies, coordinating with internal teams to inform stakeholders as projects progress.

The role requires a college degree in communications or related field and at least seven years of experience in public affairs or community engagement within energy or