Senior Consultant – Operations & Planning

Xcel Energy

. Provide leadership, strategic direction, and project management for regulatory compliance programs impacting the Energy Supply organization.

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $112,200 - $159,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in NERC Reliability Standards compliance and regulatory governance, with strong project management skills to lead compliance initiatives across Energy Supply. Proficient in developing compliance plans, overseeing internal processes, and ensuring audit readiness within power generation operations.

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NERC Reliability Standards ComplianceProject ManagementRegulatory FrameworksPower Generation OperationsProcess Control

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ComplianceProcess ImprovementAudit ReadinessData ManagementElectrical Equipment ExpertiseTurbine-Generator KnowledgeCompliance ControlsRisk Management PrinciplesOperations and Maintenance ProcessesStandards Development

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationAbility to Process InformationLeadershipInfluencing Outcomes

Tools & Technologies

Power AutomatePower BISharePointProcess Automation ToolsReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Energy SupplyNERCFederal RegulationsState RegulationsCompliance GovernanceElectric GenerationTransmissionUtility OperationsContractual ComplianceCompliance Programs

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership, strategic direction, and project management for regulatory compliance programs impacting the Energy Supply organization.
Serve as a key compliance liaison and advisor on NERC Reliability Standards, federal and state regulatory requirements, and internal compliance obligations.
Partner across Energy Supply and corporate functions to ensure compliance governance, regulatory implementation, process improvement, and audit readiness.
Direct the overall Energy Supply Compliance Plan, including federal, state, regulatory body, and contractual compliance filing and data responsibilities.
Establish and implement the compliance plan across the organization.
Develop and maintain policies, procedures, required documentation, and supporting materials.
Oversee internal compliance processes and associated reporting.
Direct the NERC reliability standards program and coordinate the overall regulatory audit process for Energy Supply.
Coordinate Energy Supply positions in standards development at NERC and RTOs.
Liaise with internal business units and external workgroups.
Serve as key liaison for the Compliance Governance process and company compliance standard implementation.
Conduct compliance control standard and roadmap reviews.
Process potential non-compliance.
Implement new standards.
Manage new facility compliance projects.
Support internal controls, audit responsibilities, NERC alerts and data requests, training, industry participation, and continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred; combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge will be considered.
Knowledge of current NERC requirements and regulations.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in power generation or equivalent industrial power and/or equipment OEM operations and maintenance processes.
Comprehensive knowledge of generating facility operations and maintenance processes.
Expertise in process control, electrical, turbine-generator/rotating equipment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated large project management skills.
Ability to process large quantities of information.
Demonstrated experience with NERC Reliability Standards compliance, particularly within Operations and Planning functions.
Experience supporting compliance programs within electric generation, transmission, or utility operations.
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, audit processes, compliance controls, and risk management principles.
Experience with Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint, or similar process automation and reporting tools.
Proven subject matter expertise in NERC compliance programs and regulatory governance.
PMP certification or equivalent project management experience.
Operations, engineering, or compliance experience at a generation facility.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead cross-functional initiatives, and influence outcomes without direct authority.

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