Transmission Planning Manager
Transmission Planning Manager
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$ 125900 - 178766
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Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow A position at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.
Position Summary
Applies visionary and strategic leadership in directing the Transmission Asset Management/Planning group in performing transmission planning analyses participating in various transmission vision strategy development or project teams and forums interacting with and influencing locallyfocused transmission planningrelated organizations utilities and stakeholders and developing and implementing a rigorous asset management analysis and prioritization scheme in order to produce and implement a comprehensive riskassessed and economic transmission plan and capital budget in compliance with all applicable transmission reliability standards business unit and corporate objectives. Coordinates with Regional Transmission Planning group to incorporate regionallyfocused needs and plans into the overall comprehensive and balanced investment plan. Represents the company in various regional coordinating council joint planning and associated regulatory groups and matters.
Essential Responsibilities
Leads and provides vision for the development and coordination of short and longterm system models and plans to ensure system reliability efficiency economic benefit and compliance with all applicable transmission reliability standards and local state and federal requirements. Provides input and required data necessary to develop a justified and prioritized transmission capital budget. Coordinates with Regional Transmission Planning group to incorporate regionally focused needs and plans into the overall comprehensive and balanced investment plan.
Develops recommends and implements transmission asset management/planning strategies through discussion and negotiations with other internal asset management functions neighboring utility planning management RTO/RRO staffs internal and external regulatory staffs advocacy groups and other public entities. Develops implements and continually improves a rigorous asset management analysis and prioritization scheme in order to develop a comprehensive riskassessed and economic transmission plan and capital budget. Manages the development and operation of units operating budget including providing updated forecasts and monitoring of results. Ensures alignment with business unit organization and corporate objectives.
Leads and coordinates TAM participation on project teams to further develop and permit approved plans including constructability and other assessments. Prepares sponsors and directs preparation by others of transmission planning and other technical testimony other regulatory filings and technical studies in support of corporate strategies on behalf of the corporation.
Provides leadership direction and training for personnel regarding local and regional planning of the local and interconnected electric delivery system. Directs the work of supporting consultants. Coordinates the activities of the unit with internal and external organizations to support corporate and project team objectives and meet customer needs.
Represents Company in local/regional/national organizations (e.g. NERC MISO WECC SPP EEI RTOs) and transmission planning forums as necessary. Stays abreast of new technologies and current industry practices. Develops and presents or directs the development and presentation of technical transmission planning information before a variety of public groups and forums as necessary. Provides federal regulatory support and transmission policy analysis support as necessary.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
A minimum of 10 years of progressive transmission planning/engineering/operations experience is required.
Demonstrated success in a supervisory or lead role overseeing complex technical projects and relationships for a minimum of four years is required.
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of federal/regional/local planning guidelines policy and tariff requirements including FERC/NERC/State Utility Commissions and Regional Reliability Organizations (WECC/MISO/SPP).
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Some travel may be involved.
Preferred Requirements
Masters of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Masters in Business Administration.
Previous managerial experience.
Professional Engineer registration.
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energyrelated 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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NonBargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $125900.00 to $178766.00 per yearThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program 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) LimitedPurpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA) Transportation Reimbursement Account Shortterm disability (STD) Longterm 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 LeaveBenefit 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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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
