Xcel Energy · 1 day ago
Director Grid Strategy and Emerging Technology
Twin Cities Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$148K/yr - $211K/yr
10+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking a Director of Grid Strategy and Emerging Technology. This role provides visionary and strategic leadership for Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Integration, Energy Storage, and Grid Operations, overseeing engineering teams and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while driving the integration of new technologies.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Primary accountability and lead for the DER Interconnection processes, including compliance. Responsible for the deployment of emerging DER pilots and demonstrations and other emerging technology. Responsible for developing requirements for new platforms to accommodate DER. Understand financial impacts of decisions or policies and drive the development of operational and regulatory plans to gain approval and regulatory recovery. Analyzes and evaluates value propositions and business cases. Through benchmarking and research, identify organizational opportunities to create efficiencies in the integration processes
Accountable for the deployment of new company owned or front of the meter battery storage systems. Provide technical leadership on integration requirements and ongoing people, processes and technology requirements. Investigate new battery storage technology to meet safety, reliability and other needs. Responsible for developing engineering and operations requirements related to aggregated DER markets such as FERC 2222 sand performing cursory capacity customer checks for EVs Lead research investments through EPRI, NREL and similar entities to gain value and insights to guide technical requirements
Lead and participate in public and regulatory arenas to champion the company’s commitment, concerns and position related to DER engineering areas and Quality Service Plan aspects as well as other job area responsibilities as they arise. Provide support to regulatory and testimony as necessary. Stay abreast of technical research and public policy; advocate for policies that shape the company’s strategic direction Responsible for working with internal stakeholders to build capital budget for Distribution Operations as well as manage and forecast throughout the year. Responsible for project management of capital projects assigned
Evaluate, develop, construct and operate new technologies and emerging DERMS platforms on the distribution grid to meet operational objectives and future needs as identified by the Integrated System Planning group and other stakeholders. Provides for ongoing, effective and clear communication of the organizational vision, mission, key objectives and individual roles to employees and leaders. Establishes effective working relationships to maximize efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation
Lead DER integration process ensuring compliance with tariffs and commission rules. Through benchmarking and research, identify organizational opportunities to create efficiencies in the integration processes. Develop long and short-range plans
Responsible for system performance directives and follow-up compliance assessment. Prepare and manage business plans and budgets for System Performance. Assures compliance with regulatory procedural requirements and determines data/reporting needs
Organizational Effectiveness – Lead the recruitment, retention, and development of a highly performing team emphasizing leadership and development in an operating environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required
10 years of work experience within the electric delivery industry which includes 5 years of middle management experience
Proven expertise in energy storage, DER integration and emerging technologies
Ability to drive major initiatives, significant communication and influence skills (written and verbal)
Demonstrated management history of cultivating positive operating cultures
Demonstrated knowledge of management systems, safety manual and labor agreement is essential
Preferred
Advanced Degree and Professional Engineer License from a state within company service territory are preferred
Benefits
Annual Incentive Program
Long Term Incentive
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
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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
Tim Peterson
CIO/CTO
Recent News
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