Strategic Gas & Electric Distribution Planner

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking engineers to develop and support integrated strategic plans for gas and electric distribution systems. The role involves identifying collaboration opportunities, evaluating future scenarios and aligning resources and priorities across teams.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in electric system planning with exposure to gas and non-traditional solutions, and will lead multiple projects with limited direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET accredited) preferred.
• EIT/FE strongly preferred; PE may be required depending on business need.
• Experience in engineering planning and handling complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Apply extensive technical expertise to lead projects of moderate to large size and scope.
• Coordinate across teams to integrate regulatory requirements, cost-benefit analyses and system constraints.
• Develop and communicate technical plans, recommendations and documentation to stakeholders.

Skills

Collaboration across teams

Technical leadership

Strategic planning

Education

ABET engineering degree

Tools

Encompass

LoadSEER

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking engineers to develop and support integrated strategic plans for gas and electric distribution systems. The role involves identifying collaboration opportunities, evaluating future scenarios and aligning resources and priorities across teams.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in electric system planning with exposure to gas and non-traditional solutions, and will lead multiple projects with limited direction.