Hiring: Senior Resource Planning Analyst (or Resource Planning Analyst II or I) Company: Xcel Energy Location: Denver Metropolitan Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:07:55 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Python, Risk Management About the job Required Skills: •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, contract terms. •Be an expert resource for at least one of the Xcel Energy utilities. This includes familiarity with all generation and contracts for the utility, with the load and capability tables of the utility, rules and regulations of the states in which the utility operates. It also includes having a network of contacts to gather system information. •Be a resource for less experienced planning analysts in the areas of modeling, problem analysis, regulatory strategy and system knowledge. •Master’s degree or higher preferred. •Strong proficiency in Excel and Python. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, economics or quantitative analysis. •At least eight years utility experience in work functions such as plant engineering or operations, forecasting, rates, load research, or similar function that provides candidate with understanding of generation planning and system modeling techniques. •At least three years modeling experience with expansion or production simulation models. •Extensive system knowledge of at least one of the larger Xcel Energy utilities. •Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, economics, operations research, mathematics, business. •Five or more years related work experience. •Graduate work in finance, economics, operations research or decision analysis preferred. •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. Compensation: •$500,000 - $2,000,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!