DER Interconnection Policy Manager

Xcel Energy

. Lead staff regarding DER integration processes across all service territories .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $129,000 - $183,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in DER integration processes, project management, and regulatory compliance while promoting teamwork and safety within the distribution engineering domain.

Highest-signal resume keywords

DER Integration ProcessesDistribution EngineeringRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementSupervisory Experience

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringProject ManagementBudget ManagementRegulatory ComplianceDER Integration

Soft Skills

TeamworkCustomer OrientationEmployee DevelopmentAdvocacyDiversity Promotion

Industry Keywords

Public Utility CommissionsDistribution SystemGrid ImpactsSafetyFacility Performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead staff regarding DER integration processes across all service territories
Support and advocate for effective DER integration policies
Work with public utility commissions and key stakeholders to align rules and processes
Provide engineering expertise regarding DER, grid impacts, and project management
Ensure safe and reliable operation of the distribution system
Promote teamwork, diversity, safety, customer orientation, and employee development
Coordinate Unit activities with internal and external organizations
Deliver goals related to project completion, budgets, safety, facility performance, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction
Develop the Unit business plan and operating budget; monitor results
Stay current on new technologies and industry practices
Represent the company in regional and national organizations
Represent the company in regulatory and legal matters
Manage routine budgets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical engineering preferred) or related work experience
Seven years of distribution engineering and/or equivalent experience
Minimum of three years of supervisory/management experience
Prior utility regulatory experience preferred
Experience with DER integration processes desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Hybrid work model supporting collaboration and flexibility