Environmental Analyst IV – Aquatic Biologist

Xcel Energy

. Plan, supervise, provide expertise and consultation, review progress, and evaluate results on complex environmental projects and programs .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeWelch • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,900 - $120,566 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental project management, regulatory compliance, and data analysis, with a strong focus on water-related regulations and environmental impact assessments. Capable of leading teams, mentoring interns, and effectively communicating with regulatory agencies.

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Environmental Project ManagementRegulatory ComplianceTechnical WritingData Collection and AnalysisNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Environmental RegulationsRemedial ProceduresAudit ProceduresWater Quality AnalysisLaboratory TestingPermit AdministrationRoot Cause AnalysisEnvironmental SamplingStrategic StudiesReport Development

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationMentoringNegotiation

Industry Keywords

Clean Water ActEnvironmental ComplianceAquatic Invasive SpeciesEmergency Environmental ResponseField and Laboratory Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, supervise, provide expertise and consultation, review progress, and evaluate results on complex environmental projects and programs
Administer programs designed to minimize deficiencies and ensure compliance with regulations and permits
Direct site assessments, investigations, and remediation projects
Negotiate and administer license and permit applications and response actions
Serve as regulatory liaison with federal, state, and local agencies
Present testimony at environmental hearings
Direct and conduct data collection, strategic studies, evaluations, and report development
Develop training lesson plan content and provide regulatory compliance training
Monitor incidents, regulatory inspections, and internal audits; conduct or assess root cause analyses
Support emergency environmental incidents
Monitor statutes, regulations, licenses, and permits for operational impacts
Prepare requests for proposals, contracts, and project estimates; select and manage consultants and contractors
Perform environmental sampling and laboratory testing
Collect and evaluate water quality, fisheries, macroinvertebrate, plankton, and sediment data
Prepare reports for regulatory agencies
Serve as subject matter expert for water-related regulations, including the Clean Water Act
Prepare, negotiate, administer, and implement wastewater discharge, water appropriation, and related permits and compliance programs
Maintain scientific collection permits and state authorizations
Lead aquatic invasive species compliance and monitoring programs
Mentor college interns and subject matter experts
Coordinate daily field and laboratory activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA in environmental science, engineering, applied science, or related fields and six years of progressively more responsible environmental related work experience
An Associate college degree in areas of environmental or applied science and three years of progressive responsibilities in related work experience may be substituted for the education requirement
MS/MA/MBA may substitute for two years of related work experience
PhD/J.D. may substitute for three years of related work experience
Experience including environmental regulations, remedial procedures, audit procedures, and power generation processes
Demonstrated skills in technical writing, verbal communication, and negotiations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Limited-Purpose FSA
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement
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
Opportunities to grow and expand skills
Meaningful rewards, recognition, and support