Xcel Energy

Transmission Production Modeling Analyst

LocationMinneapolis, MN
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.

Join Xcel Energy as a Transmission Production Cost Modeling Analyst and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our electric power system! Prepare and direct economic transmission planning efforts using PROMOD and other tools to serve Xcel Energy's electric power system planning functions serving native customer demand and energy requirements to support regulatory filing, reduce customer costs and meet corporate budgeting requirements. Support the preparation of direct testimony for regulatory proceedings and provide responses to regulatory agencies information requests pertaining to wholesale energy market plans related to the transmission system. Investigate and develop new techniques to improve economic transmission planning processes. Support transmission planning work including evaluation of interregional projects and congestion cost mitigation opportunities.


Essential Responsibilities

Assist in development of energy market forecasts for electric transmission development to support long range plans, regulatory filings, and reduce congestion. Support development of direct testimony for regulatory proceedings. Work with senior modelers to provide responses to regulatory agencies information requests pertaining to wholesale energy market-based plans and modeling of Xcel Energy's transmission system. Direct independent analyses to respond to or support regulatory agencies review of Xcel Energy's transmission system.
Support the develop production cost inputs into transmission modeling for electric system planning purposes. Produce electric system production cost uploads needed within Integrated System Planning. Prepare forecasts of off system impacts to congestion and curtailment.
Work with senior Modelers to perform electric system transmission modeling analyses to independently evaluate activities of Xcel Energy's operating companies, from a Risk Management perspective, pertaining to transmission assets, regional planning processes, competitive transmission development, transmission and environmental issues. Prepare independent evaluations of regional transmission plans, and initiate analysis of existing and new transmission system limitations.
Perform monthly assessment of resource congestion and curtailment. Support responses to regulatory group and state regulatory agencies requests and questions.
Investigate and develop new techniques to improve economic transmission planning processes.
Maintain and verify all input data as necessary for the transmission production cost modeling team. Ensure transmission and generation system data is available to accurately modeled in terms of ratings, flow gates, fuel costs, production capability (heat rates, capacity, VOM, etc.) and contract terms in order to provide accurate analysis of transmission system impacts. Optimize existing and develop new programs to post process output.


Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts degree in electrical engineering, economics, mathematics, physics, quantitative analysis, business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience in analyzing transmission systems including 3 years of experience in wholesale energy markets using financial tools/production simulation software.
Must have advanced quantitative analysis skills and extensive knowledge in the systems and software required for such analyses.
Extensive knowledge of the performance, operations, and modeling of assets, preferably Xcel Energy's assets, is desired.


Preferred Requirements:

Experience with Xcel Energy’s PROMOD or GridView Production Cost Modeling software or equivalent.
Advanced skills using spreadsheet and database software.

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: $95,200.00 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: 05/05/25

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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

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