Principal Rate Analyst

Xcel Energy Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.

Position Summary

To provide project supervision as well as regulatory and technical expertise for jurisdictional cost of service studies, revenue requirement determinations, fuel clause administration, and related projects for the Companys electric, gas and thermal energy businesses for various state and federal regulatory jurisdictions and agencies. Prepare and file expert testimony and stand cross-examination on contested issues before regulatory agencies.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work with Xcels business units and regulatory management to develop regulatory strategies and work plans that will meet cost recovery objectives to ensure electric, gas and thermal energy rates that are competitive, profitable, and within regulatory guidelines.
• Develop strategies, draft testimony and / or exhibits to support assigned regulatory applications. Appear as an expert witness on behalf of the company. Analyze intervener testimony to formulate responsive testimony and assist with cross-examination strategies.
• Develop plans to ensure effective revenue analysis strategies are made in a restructured environment. Develop proposals to achieve Xcels objectives in jurisdictions implementing retail choice.
• Coordinate interveners and Commission staff data request responses and auditing functions on technical issues during general rate filings and other filed petitions, and assist in support required during the hearing process. Also, provide information to Commission / Department when cases are not pending as a Company spokesperson on technical issues.
• Work directly with Information Services to assist in the development, enhancement and maintenance of the areas various information systems to meet the regulatory information needs of the Company and improve the information process.
• Provide technical assistance to department employees to increase their knowledge and efficiency in the areas of rate regulation and revenue requirements, information management, processing and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Preferred

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.