Xcel Energy

Project Director (Thermal Generation)

Xcel Energy$129K — $183K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field.
  • Minimum eight years of combined gas/electric utility experience in engineering or equivalent.
  • Strong ability to motivate others and manage projects.
  • Ability to multitask and interact with diverse work groups.
  • Familiarity with regulations for engineering/construction projects.
  • Subject to applicable drug testing requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee design and construction of generation facilities, ensuring timely design completion.
  • Negotiate and execute agreements for utility relocations and new power requirements.
  • Manage field relocations and oversee construction activities on site.
  • Coordinate timely invoice reimbursements related to the project.
  • Resolve customer complaints promptly and equitably.

Benefits

  • Annual Incentive Program
  • Medical/Pharmacy Plan
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pension and 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off (PTO) and Holidays
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Provide strategic leadership while directing management for projects that require greater oversight due to large scopes and/or dollar amounts. Manage Thermal Generation projects at a portfolio level across Xcel Energy Service Territory . Serve as the primary interface and coordinate activities with Company/Municipalities/Regulators/Regional Transportation District, customers, media and legal as required. Oversight and accountability for budgets, legal requirements of agreements, design; ROW/easements, agreement negotiations, property acquisitions and sales, construction and job close out including invoicing. Project spans up to 5 years involving various types of gas/electric, electric transmission, high pressure gas and other facility relocations. Manage high visibility projects with significant impacts to all stakeholders. Make utility relocation decisions with all predetermined parties to ensure the company meets each phase of the project.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Responsible to oversee the design and construction of generation facilities. Ensure there are adequate design resources which can be a combination of Xcel personnel or design contractors. Designs must be completed in a timely manner to meet construction completion requirements of the overall special project. Validate utility conflicts and coordinate resolution with CDOT and other contractors
  • Responsible to negotiate each work request from CDOT, their authorized representative or contractor and execute the agreements for utility relocations and new power requirements. Ensure there are adequate construction resources to meet project schedules, resolve ROW, license and easement challenges. Establish a single point of contact for all Public Service Company and Xcel Energy departments, municipal entities, CDOT and their project representatives / contractors. Work with Xcel Energy Transmission and high pressure gas as required meeting their relocation requirements and ensuring all terms and conditions of the Utility Relocation Agreements are met to ensure corporate compliance with legal agreements. Balance easement rights with all stakeholders.
  • Responsible to manage field relocations of facilities and power requirements for the special project. "On Site" overview of Public Service Company relocation/construction activities is expected to minimize downtime for all involved stakeholders and meet project timelines and goals.
  • Responsible to coordinate timely invoice reimbursements associated with this project.
  • Responsible to resolve all customer complaints in a timely and equitable manner.


Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field.
  • Minimum eight years combined gas/electric utility experience in engineering or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or knowledge.
  • Strong ability to motivate others and to manage projects.
  • Ability to multitask and to interact simultaneously with diverse work groups.
  • Familiarity with regulations applicable to engineering/construction projects.
  • Subject to all applicable Federal, State and Xcel Energy Drug testing requirements.


Preferred Requirements
  • Project management experience.
  • Lead or supervisory experience.
  • PE License.


Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $129,000.00 to $183,200.00 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: 08/11/26

About Xcel Energy

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Learn more about Xcel Energy
Size
11,321 employees
Market Cap
$38.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+3.9%
Revenue
$11.5 billion
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