Senior Environmental Analyst — Regulatory & Remediation

Xcel Energy Inc; Minnesota, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Pension

Job summary

Xcel Energy is expanding its environmental regulatory compliance efforts across multiple states, seeking a professional to lead and coordinate regulatory initiatives. The role emphasizes managing permitting, auditing, and environmental assessments to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local laws.

You will work within a collaborative team, contribute to strategic regulatory goals, and mentor interns while supporting ongoing environmental performance improvements.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in environmental science or related field.
• Six years of progressively responsible environmental work experience.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Administers complex environmental programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Liaises with federal, state, and local agencies; presents testimony at hearings.
• Directs data collection and reporting for regulatory requirements at facilities.
• Develops training content meeting standards and delivers compliance training.
• Monitors regulatory inspections and incidents; conducts root-cause analyses.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Negotiations

Education

BS/BA in environmental science

Job description

Xcel Energy is expanding its environmental regulatory compliance efforts across multiple states, seeking a professional to lead and coordinate regulatory initiatives. The role emphasizes managing permitting, auditing, and environmental assessments to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local laws.

You will work within a collaborative team, contribute to strategic regulatory goals, and mentor interns while supporting ongoing environmental performance improvements.