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Xcel Energy

Transmission Production Cost Analyst

Xcel Energy

. Prepare and direct economic transmission planning efforts using PROMOD and other tools .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,600 - $138,600 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in economic transmission planning, utilizing advanced quantitative analysis and production cost modeling to support regulatory compliance and optimize energy market forecasts. Proficient in analyzing transmission systems and developing techniques to enhance planning processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Economic Transmission PlanningProduction Cost ModelingQuantitative AnalysisWholesale Energy MarketsTransmission System Analysis

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Hard Skills
Quantitative AnalysisTransmission ModelingProduction Cost Inputs DevelopmentForecastingCongestion Assessment
Tools & Technologies
PROMODSpreadsheet SoftwareDatabase Software
Industry Keywords
Electric Power System PlanningRegulatory FilingsEnergy Market ForecastsInterregional ProjectsCongestion-Cost Mitigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Prepare and direct economic transmission planning efforts using PROMOD and other tools
  • Support electric power system planning functions serving native customer demand and energy requirements
  • Support regulatory filings, reduce customer costs, and meet corporate budgeting requirements
  • Support preparation of direct testimony for regulatory proceedings
  • Provide responses to regulatory agencies' information requests regarding wholesale energy market plans and transmission-system modeling
  • Investigate and develop techniques to improve economic transmission planning processes
  • Support evaluation of interregional projects and congestion-cost mitigation opportunities
  • Assist in developing energy market forecasts for electric transmission development
  • Develop production-cost inputs for transmission modeling and produce production-cost uploads for Integrated System Planning
  • Prepare forecasts of off-system congestion and curtailment impacts
  • Perform transmission modeling analyses and independent evaluations of operating-company activities, regional transmission plans, and system limitations
  • Perform monthly assessments of resource congestion and curtailment
  • Maintain and verify transmission production-cost model input data, including ratings, flow gates, fuel costs, production capability, and contract terms
  • Optimize existing programs and develop new programs to post-process output

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts degree in electrical engineering, economics, mathematics, physics, quantitative analysis, business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
  • At least 5 years of experience analyzing transmission systems, including 3 years of experience in wholesale energy markets using financial tools/production simulation software
  • Advanced quantitative analysis skills
  • Extensive knowledge of the systems and software required for such analyses
  • Experience with Production Cost Modeling software or equivalent preferred
  • Advanced skills using spreadsheet and database software preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of the performance, operations, and modeling of assets, preferably Xcel Energy's assets preferred

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