Senior Transmission Planning Lead

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) plan with company contributions

Pension

Job summary

Xcel Energy, a leading energy provider, is seeking an experienced transmission planning leader to guide study execution and strategic planning across reliability, interconnection, and long‑term objectives.

The role oversees engineers and consultants, coordinates with internal teams, manages schedules and budgets, and ensures compliance with FERC/NERC standards while driving continuous improvement in planning processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required.
• 8–10 years in transmission planning or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of transmission planning methodologies and modeling.
• Working knowledge of FERC/NERC standards and regional planning practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of transmission planning studies, assessments, and analyses.
• Coordinate planning activities with related organizations and stakeholders.
• Manage study assumptions, databases, and deliverables for reliability planning.
• Supervise engineers, analysts, and consultants; set priorities and performance expectations.
• Develop schedules, allocate resources, and monitor regulatory deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with reliability standards and regulatory filings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

FERC/NERC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Master’s/PhD degree (preferred)

Job description

Xcel Energy, a leading energy provider, is seeking an experienced transmission planning leader to guide study execution and strategic planning across reliability, interconnection, and long‑term objectives.

The role oversees engineers and consultants, coordinates with internal teams, manages schedules and budgets, and ensures compliance with FERC/NERC standards while driving continuous improvement in planning processes.