Capital Projects Director (Renewable Generation)

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Position Summary

This role will lead the development of renewable generation projects including wind solar and energy storage. The position oversees project managers and development managers who ensure projects meet technical standards and regulatory requirements. The focus is on advancing renewable technology deployment through rigorous technical evaluation engineering coordination and compliance with industry best practices. This leader will drive innovation in renewable generation and ensure projects are executed efficiently and to high technical standards.

Responsible for strategic planning and development for generation transmission electric distribution and / or gas systems. Provides leadership and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams in appraising selecting and defining the commercial technical and performance characteristics for capital projects in the 5-year strategic plan consistent with corporate strategy operational excellence and industry best practices.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic system planning and development of the 5-year portfolio of major capital projects and programs involving the modification expansion and innovation of generation transmission electric distribution gas clean fuels and / or clean transportation systems. Execute development strategies for projects and programs that balance risk system reliability resource adequacy financial investment customer cost and executability of complex projects and programs. Aggregates priorities and optimizes the portfolio of proposed capital projects within and across the operating business unit the operations enterprise and the operating company. Accountability can include significant capital projects per planning cycle.
• Leads cross functional teams to perform preliminary design and project development activities which result in robust foundation for packages for capital projects and programs. Performs tasks and activities to develop deliverables which include but is not limited to a defined project scope justified business case alternatives assessment technology due diligence cost estimates project schedules preliminary engineering designs permitting strategy procurement strategy construction and overall execution strategy. Provides assurance for the application of technical specifications best practices and continuous improvement across capital project portfolio. Ensures an effective project handover to Operations and a robust feedback loop for continuous improvement.
• Provides technical analysis supporting documentation and testimony for public utility commission filings and permit filings and submittal requirements. Obtains financial / tax incentives and grants and regulatory approvals. Participates in public meetings and forums. Represents Xcel Energy in stakeholder meetings. Advances projects and programs to the Investment Review Council (IRC) Finance Council (FC) and board of directors per governance requirements.
• Establish and foster successful partnerships with Operations Operating Companies and Corporate organizations. Develop and maintain effective relationships with other jurisdictional business units and corporate peers to ensure timely effective information sharing and best practices implementation. Build and maintain external relationships in common areas of expertise.

Minimum Requirements

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

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Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is : $144800.00 to $205600.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits : Annual Incentive Program Long Term Incentive Medical / Pharmacy Plan Dental Vision Life Insurance Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Health Care Reimbursement Account Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA) Transportation Reimbursement Account Short-term disability (STD) Long-term disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Tuition reimbursement Transit programs Employee recognition program Pension 401(k) plan Paid time off (PTO) Holidays Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply : 12 / 21 / 25

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Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Door-to-Door Experience,B2B Sales,Time Management,Marketing,Cold Calling,Salesforce,Inside Sales,Telemarketing,Customer relationship management,CRM Software,Lead Generation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 144800 - 205600