Senior Transmission Modeling & Cost Analyst (Hybrid)

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Pension

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Transmission Production Cost Modeling Analyst to support long-range planning and regulatory submissions. The role involves developing production cost and transmission models, preparing direct testimony, and engaging with regional planning bodies to optimize transmission investments.

The position requires advanced quantitative skills, experience with PROMOD, and a track record in wholesale energy markets analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field. 8+ years analyzing transmission systems.
• At least 5 years analyzing wholesale energy markets using financial tools/production simulation software.
• Advanced quantitative analysis skills with relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Develop energy market forecasts for electric transmission development and regulatory filings.
• Prepare forecasts of system impacts to congestion and curtailment.
• Engage with external transmission planning organizations (MISO, SPP) to verify model accuracy.

Skills

Transmission analysis

PROMOD experience

Regulatory filings

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/economics/quantitative

Tools

PROMOD

Financial tools

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Transmission Production Cost Modeling Analyst to support long-range planning and regulatory submissions. The role involves developing production cost and transmission models, preparing direct testimony, and engaging with regional planning bodies to optimize transmission investments.

The position requires advanced quantitative skills, experience with PROMOD, and a track record in wholesale energy markets analysis.