Xcel Energy

Purchased Power Consultant

LocationDenver, CO
Salary$95,200-$135,200

About This Job

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 you’re looking for.

This position is posted as a hierarchy at the Associate Purchased Power Consultant level or Purchased Power Consultant level. Successful candidate(s) will be hired at the level that is commensurate with their skills and experience


Position Summary


Under the general supervision of a higher level Purchased Power (PP) Consultant and/or PP leadership: coordinate, negotiate and manage purchased power agreements (PPA's) to minimize Company's costs and to optimize the power supply portfolio; Demonstrate basic purchased power contract management knowledge and skills; Provide assistance to higher classification PP Consultants in negotiation and administration of long-term PPA's and associated documents; utilize knowledge and experience to meet regulatory requirements in each jurisdiction associated with resource planning, regulatory reviews, rate cases and approval of PPA's and in the administration of PPA's.



Essential Responsibilities

In accordance with applicable company practices and policies, negotiate PPAs, utilizing guidance and assistance from other PP Consultants, legal counsel and other department personnel to ensure effective risk mitigation and balancing of risks. Negotiate contracts and contract changes commensurate with experience and demonstrated competence under the guidance of a higher level PP Consultants or PP leadership.
Administer and manage all aspects of PPA's. Ensure proper calculation/verification and distribution of billing and payments, security deposits, insurance, notifications, outage scheduling and maintenance periods, including various ancillary contractual documents and obligations.
Analyze proposals and contracts and prepare summaries based on analysis, with attention to the financial and business risks of the proposed effort; participate in team meetings; prepare and analyze terms, conditions and assumptions. Review complex technical and pricing proposals and contracts for accuracy and consistency. Identify opportunities to develop and implement creative solutions to contract issues and disputes.
Utilize and apply increasing knowledge level of contract negotiation and administration principles, practices and techniques. Research contract language and seek guidance on complex terms and conditions from higher level PP Consultants or PP leadership.
Coordinate with other Company departments as applicable to ensure that appropriate Company reviews are conducted of new contracts, issues, disputes and other matters and that required applicable approval signatures are obtained before execution of contractual documents.
Act as the primary Company point of contact for all contractual matters on assigned contracts. Draft, prepare, and execute certain internal and external correspondence on contractual matters.


Associate Purchased Power Consultant Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance.
Experience in energy industry including energy trading, trading analysis, economic dispatch/scheduling, transaction origination, working on detailed technical matters, working on legislative and/or regulatory issues, and negotiating and administering contracts preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, team and communication skills required.


Salary Range: $82,800 to $117,600


Purchased Power Consultant Minimum Requirements

Degree in engineering, finance, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 2 years' experience in energy industry including significant experience working on detailed technical matters, working on legislative and/or regulatory issues, and negotiating and administering contracts.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.


Salary Range: $95,200 to $135,200


Preferred

Energy development or planning experience (example: wind, solar, gas, and storage)
Transactions such as purchase and sale agreements, purchased power agreements, development transfers, build/own transfers, interconnection agreements
Contract writing and negotiating 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 you’re 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.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.


Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $82,800.00 to $135,200.00 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

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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.


Deadline to Apply: 05/01/25

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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

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