Xcel Energy

Senior Gas Resource Planning Analyst

LocationSaint Paul, MN
Salary$109,500-$155,500

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.


Position Summary


Perform complex modeling for gas integrated resource plans including evaluation of various gas supply and storage alternatives, demand-side resources, and infrastructure investments to ensure portfolio reliability and cost optimization. Perform financial analysis of interstate and intrastate pipelines rates, analyze lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, and provide expert testimony. Share knowledge and train others in these job skills.



Essential Responsibilities

Independently perform complex resource modeling for gas integrated resources plans and train others as well. Develop sophisticated resource models in Plexos (portfolio optimization-linear program models) to determine the optimal gas resource plans for each operating business unit. Work with model developers (such as Plexos) on new software code to address changing needs.
Create forecast projecting peak gas requirements for gas distribution and electric generation. Accurately model to correctly predict customer needs and prevent loss of gas & electric service to customers. Utilize forecast to determine the quantity and variety of transportation and storage contracts held across 12 different geographically dispersed pipeline systems as well as determine when to modify or purchase additional transportation and storage capacity services for an evolving, complicated portfolio, estimated at $200M/year of expenditures.
Prepare and defend extensive regulatory filings to recover the costs related to the $2B annual gas fuel budget. Interface with regulators, intervenors, political or special interest groups, customers, and gas suppliers to obtain consensus, support, and/or regulatory approval of optimal resource plans. This includes providing written and oral testimony, negotiations, and presentations. Serve as an expert policy and strategy witness on the Company's behalf.
Prepare, implement, and maintain dynamic annual and long-range gas integrated resource plans for the gas operating units. Plan must optimize reliability and cost effectiveness of XE's $2B budget for gas supply, storage, and transportation.


Minimum Requirements

BS degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or closely related field. Equivalent work experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Minimum of 8 years of natural gas or electric industry experience, preferably in resource planning, design day modeling, or related areas of identifying, forecasting, and delivering energy resources.
Extensive knowledge of linear programming and model development required. Plexos experience preferred.
Must have financial analysis skills and advanced written and oral communication skills to prepare testimony.


Preferred Requirements

Previous experience developing models and performing analysis for gas integrated resource plan filings.

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: $109,500.00 to $155,500.00 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: 04/20/25

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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

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