Capital Projects Director (Renewable Generation)

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

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 This role will lead the development of renewable generation projects, including wind, solar, and energy storage. The position oversees project managers and development managers who ensure projects meet technical standards and regulatory requirements. The focus is on advancing renewable technology deployment through rigorous technical evaluation, engineering coordination, and compliance with industry best practices. This leader will drive innovation in renewable generation and ensure projects are executed efficiently and to high technical standards. Responsible for strategic planning and development for generation, transmission, electric distribution and/or gas systems. Provides leadership and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams in appraising, selecting, and defining the commercial, technical and performance characteristics for capital projects in the 5-year strategic plan consistent with corporate strategy, operational excellence, and industry best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, construction management or project management from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 10 years' combined experience in project management, engineering, construction, operations and/or maintenance for energy assets.
Demonstrated knowledge of gas, electric distribution, transmission and/or energy supply business area functions.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in leadership positions, including strategy development and implementation.
Strong financial acumen, understanding of regulatory requirements and their business and operational implications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Registered Professional Engineer preferred.
Project Management Professional preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for strategic system planning and development of the 5-year portfolio of major capital projects and programs involving the modification, expansion and innovation of generation, transmission, electric distribution, gas, clean fuels, and/or clean transportation systems.
Execute development strategies for projects and programs that balance risk, system reliability, resource adequacy, financial investment, customer cost, and executability of complex projects and programs.
Aggregates, priorities and optimizes the portfolio of proposed capital projects within and across the operating business unit, the operations enterprise and the operating company.
Accountability can include significant capital projects per planning cycle.
Leads cross functional teams to perform preliminary design and project development activities which result in robust foundation for packages for capital projects and programs.
Performs tasks and activities to develop deliverables which include, but is not limited to, a defined project scope, justified business case, alternatives assessment, technology due diligence, cost estimates, project schedules, preliminary engineering designs, permitting strategy, procurement strategy, construction, and overall execution strategy.
Provides assurance for the application of technical specifications, best practices and continuous improvement across capital project portfolio.
Ensures an effective project handover to Operations and a robust feedback loop for continuous improvement.
Provides technical analysis, supporting documentation, and testimony for public utility commission filings and permit filings, and submittal requirements.
Obtains financial/tax incentives and grants, and regulatory approvals.
Participates in public meetings and forums.
Represents Xcel Energy in stakeholder meetings.
Advances projects and programs to the Investment Review Council (IRC), Finance Council (FC) and board of directors per governance requirements.
Establish and foster successful partnerships with Operations, Operating Companies and Corporate organizations.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with other jurisdictional, business units and corporate peers, to ensure timely, effective information sharing and best practices implementation.
Build and maintain external relationships in common areas of expertise.