CIP DSM Load Management Consultant

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CIP DSM Load Management Consultant

Responsible for the success of the Xcel Energy Demand Response portfolio. Plans designs manages implements database hardware software & communications solutions. Develops/supports critical databases to maximize all systems. Design recommend & lead implementation of modifications/ enhancements to control systems metering communications software & control strategies. Works with commercial/industrial customers to identify processes that can be modified to participate in DR programs commission loads ensures control systems are working & available to control. Responsible for Analyst training of communication systems.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supports the operation and maintenance of the Commercial and Industrial and Residential Demand Response programs. Creates maintains/modifies primary databases objects & structures. Creates/ maintains large customer profile database. Analyze impacts of various control strategies & provides technical system information to Marketing. Understands the existing control technology/ monitoring & equipment to apply program changes. Trouble shoots and provides field support for C&I control hardware/software. Performs hardware/firmware upgrades. Provide technical review/ design/installation for new C&I customers. Test/commission new C&I installations & ensure they meet Tariff requirements.
• Works with the Elec. Meter Dept. to design/deliver tele-metering technology/solutions for remote metering of Independent Power Producer connected generation & provide technology/solutions for unique remote metering requirements. Work with the Transmission Control department to design/ develop/ implement technology/solutions to ensure real time metering data from Cogenerations or Interruptible load customers is available to the Transmission Control System. Work with the Product Development department to design/deliver M&V solutions for emerging programs. Work with large C&I billing to design/ develop/ Implement technology/solutions to ensure accurate billing of co-generation and Interruptible customers. Work with the Quantitative Risk team to provide accurate/reliable information for DSM program M&V efforts.
• Manage & ensure critical control day communications for electric/ gas regarding system status & availability. Oversee communications due to system modifications installation rates weather & power plant changes.
• Provide one-time & ongoing reports analyzing information from: Demand Response Management systems Marketing databases CRS Salesforce.
• Manage/ execute all controls for programs notifications to customer & Company. Execute all pre control system tests as well as informing Jurisdictional leadership of tests.
• Lead the troubleshooting of system and equipment failures and defects.
• Responsible for user support including enrolling users & maintain system security.
• Keep updated on technology Industry/business trends to ensure that appropriate technologies are being considered in the planning to meet organization requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Engineering Management Information Systems or Communications.
• Minimum of 10 years of load management experience/knowledge or electrical metering remote data acquisition analog & digital telephone telecommunications/technology systems design/development experience.
• Minimum of 10 years experience developing/ maintaining databases/systems.
• Position requires about 50% travel with most of between Minneapolis & Denver. Also some weekends nights & holidays.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous Utility Experience

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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Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97600.00 to $138500.00 per year

This 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) 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

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Deadline to Apply: 09/11/26

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