Xcel Energy · 1 day ago
Resource Planning Analyst I or II
Greater Amarillo Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $135K/yr
2+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services. The Resource Planning Analyst will develop and maintain long range resource planning models, perform quantitative analysis on generation resources, and ensure accuracy in modeling and forecasting for the company's operations.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Develop/run/maintain long range resource planning model. Ensure accuracy of model input assumptions and verify that simulations and optimizations are functioning correctly
Produce comprehensive quantitative analysis for executives and regulatory filings. Analysis includes energy production, emission, and capital budget forecasts
Implement stochastic (Monte Carlo) simulations around areas of significant uncertainty to identify total system costs variance around various generation alternatives
Interface and work with Forecasting, Risk Management, Trading, Gas Supply, Coal Supply, Transmission Operations and other Xcel groups to incorporate short-term and long-range considerations into the optimal resource plans, including transmission constraints, growth forecasts, fuel and electricity market price risks, etc
In conjunction with Risk Management, ensure that the expansion plan and production cost modeling of the utility power systems is accurate and current in terms of fuel costs, production capability (heat rates, capacity, starting and variable operating cost, etc.), contract terms (scheduling flexibility, constraints, availability, etc.)
Research new techniques in quantitative optimization for application to resource planning analysis
Maintain working knowledge of emerging generation technology with the potential for future inclusion in the company's generation portfolio
Follow developments in major federal and state policies that affect the company's resource plan (i.e. emission regulations and renewable energy standards)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, economics, operations research, mathematics, business (two years professional experience related experience equivalent to one year of college)
Two years of energy industry experience or equivalent experience working with large optimization / forecasting models
Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, economics, operations research, mathematics, business
Five or more years related work experience
Preferred
Graduate work in finance, economics, operations research or decision analysis
Benefits
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
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Brian Van Abel
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-27
2025-12-24
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