AVP, Project Development

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 194200 - 246134

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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:

The Area Vice President of Generation Project Development will oversee the strategic planning development and execution of utility-scale renewable (wind solar battery storage) dispatchable gas generation and other carbon free technology projects. This role is pivotal in advancing the companys decarbonization goals while ensuring reliability affordability and regulatory compliance across multiple operating companies. The position will manage a multidisciplinary team and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a large volume of high-impact energy infrastructure investments for a rapidly growing part of the business.

Essential Responsibilities:

Define and execute long-term strategies for renewable gas generation and emerging technology development
Align project development with corporate decarbonization goals and integrated resource plans
Evaluate emerging technologies such as geothermal long duration storage nuclear and carbon-free fuels for integration into generation portfolios
Lead all phases of project development including site selection permitting interconnection stakeholder engagement and financial structuring
Lead a highly matrixed project development function to ensure coordination and alignment with internal stakeholders(e.g. Energy Supply Major Projects Group Corporate Development Finance Regulatory) and external partners (e.g. 3rd party project developments equipment OEMs EPC firms)
Support diligence of project acquisitions
Direct/coordinate supply chain selection scheduling cost estimating and risk management for large-scale projects with internal and external stakeholders
Manage project bids for submission into ongoing Operating Company Resource Plan RFPs
Build and lead a multidisciplinary team of project managers engineers schedulers and cost controllers
Oversee organizational design and talent development to support growth and execution capacity
Collaborate with internal regulatory and policy teams to prepare file and secure approvals for projects
Navigate evolving energy market dynamics and ensure compliance with legislative initiatives
Engage with internal policy regulatory and finance teams on ongoing legislation and regulation impact project development (e.g. permitting tax policy)
Cultivate relationships with developers OEMs EPCs and community stakeholders
Originate and advance competitive generation projects through strategic partnerships

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree in technical or financial role or equivalent. MBA strongly desired.
Ten years of experience in energy project development business development or relevant experience with preference for at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven track record in utility-scale renewable and gas generation project execution or relevant experience.
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks financial modeling and stakeholder engagement.
Excellent leadership communication and strategic planning skills.
Capable of integrating technical managerial and business judgment.
Ability to interact effectively with executive level management and the Board of Directors.

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: $194200.00 to $246134.00 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: 01/16/26

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