Transmission Account Representative
Denver, Minnesota, United States of America
Full Time
2 hours ago
$97,600 - $138,600 USD
Visa Sponsor
About this role
Role Overview
- Develop, retain, and administer transmission related agreements for Xcel Energy Transmission's present and prospective investor-owned utilities, municipalities, rural electric associations and other non-retail customers
- Oversee and administer contracts with Power Producers who interconnect to the Xcel Energy system and deliver their product through the Xcel Energy transmission system
- Develop customer driven solutions for, and resolve disputes with, aforementioned customers
- Interface with Transmission Operations, control areas, reserve groups, RTO's, FERC and neighboring transmission systems
- Develop high-level relationships with industry customers while having extensive knowledge of Xcel Energy competitors
- Conceive, coordinate, negotiate and implement complex proposals, contracts and amendments to retain and increase transmission services for existing and new customers
- Maintain strong understanding of FERC orders/rulings, PSC requirements and RTO policies and procedures which affect interconnection and transmission service
- Develop and maintain relationships with wholesale customers
- Liaison to ISO, FERC and other non-retail Xcel Energy functions
- Initiate, develop, and maintain relationships with other utilities, suppliers, and other companies
- Identify and analyze customers' and competitors' strategies, needs and plans, create and develop market and competitive intelligence and market plans for new transmission services
- Originate, lead and direct interdisciplinary teams to provide and implement customized solutions to customers that bring added value to Xcel Energy delivery business unit
- Respond to inquiries regarding billings, services, rates, options, etc. when applicable
- Provide information and support to other departments concerning agreements (historical or current), rates, communications, loads, etc.
Requirements
- BS/BA degree in Business or Engineering or equivalent experience
- Six years of combined experience in negotiating contracts within the energy environment, system planning, system operations, or engineering in a Utility environment preferred
- Public speaking ability required
- Work is highly confidential and requires an understanding of FERC order 888 and 889 and associated Standards of Conduct
- Requires some evening and weekend work and some travel required
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