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
Understanding of FERC order 888 and 889 and associated Standards of Conduct

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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