Resource Planning Analyst I or II

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.

The below job summary and responsibilities reflects the duties of the Resource Planning Analyst I Resource Planning Analyst II will differ as more skills and/or experience will be required. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidates skills and experience.

Position Summary

Develop run and maintain long range resource planning models for Xcel Energys three operating companies. Prepare quantitative analysis new generation resources identifying system cost environmental and capital budget impacts for various generation alternatives. Provide long range estimates of power generation costs and market purchases. Calculate revenue requirement streams for large capital investments. Apply stochastic analysis techniques to quantify the risk associated with particular generation alternatives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop/run/maintain long range resource planning model. Ensure accuracy of model input assumptions and verify that simulations and optimizations are functioning correctly.

• Produce comprehensive quantitative analysis for executives and regulatory filings. Analysis includes energy production emission and capital budget forecasts.

• Implement stochastic (Monte Carlo) simulations around areas of significant uncertainty to identify total system costs variance around various generation alternatives.

• ) Interface and work with Forecasting Risk Management Trading Gas Supply Coal Supply Transmission Operations and other Xcel groups to incorporate short-term and long-range considerations into the optimal resource plans including transmission constraints growth forecasts fuel and electricity market price risks etc.

• In conjunction with Risk Management ensure that the expansion plan and production cost modeling of the utility power systems is accurate and current in terms of fuel costs production capability (heat rates capacity starting and variable operating cost etc.) contract terms (scheduling flexibility constraints availability etc.).

• Research new techniques in quantitative optimization for application to resource planning analysis.

• Maintain working knowledge of emerging generation technology with the potential for future inclusion in the companys generation portfolio.

• Follow developments in major federal and state policies that affect the companys resource plan (i.e. emission regulations and renewable energy standards.

Minimum Requirements - Analyst I ($82800 - $117600)

• Bachelors degree in engineering finance economics operations research mathematics business (two years professional experience related experience equivalent to one year of college).

• Two years of energy industry experience or equivalent experience working with large optimization / forecasting models.

Minimum Requirements - Analyst II ($95200 - $135200)

• Bachelors degree in engineering finance economics operations research mathematics business.

• Five or more years related work experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Graduate work in finance economics operations research or decision analysis.

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.

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