AVP, Project Development

Xcel Energy

Area Vice President of Generation Project Development at Xcel Energy overseeing renewable and gas generation projects. Leading a multidisciplinary team to advance company’s decarbonization goals.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $194,200 - $246,134 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the strategic planning, development, and execution of utility-scale renewable (wind, solar, battery storage), dispatchable gas generation and other carbon free technology projects
Manage a multidisciplinary team and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a large volume of high-impact energy infrastructure investments
Define and execute long-term strategies for renewable, gas generation and emerging technology development
Align project development with corporate decarbonization goals and integrated resource plans
Evaluate emerging technologies such as geothermal, long duration storage, nuclear and carbon-free fuels for integration into generation portfolios
Lead all phases of project development including site selection, permitting, interconnection, stakeholder engagement, and financial structuring
Lead a highly matrixed project development function to ensure coordination and alignment with internal stakeholders and external partners
Support diligence of project acquisitions
Direct/coordinate supply chain selection, scheduling, cost estimating, and risk management for large-scale projects
Manage project bids for submission into ongoing Operating Company Resource Plan RFPs
Build and lead a multidisciplinary team of project managers, engineers, schedulers, and cost controllers
Oversee organizational design and talent development to support growth and execution capacity
Collaborate with internal regulatory and policy teams to prepare, file and secure approvals for projects
Cultivate relationships with developers, OEMs, EPCs, and community stakeholders
Originate and advance competitive generation projects through strategic partnerships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in technical or financial role or equivalent
MBA strongly desired
Ten+ years of experience in energy project development, business development or relevant experience with preference for at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven track record in utility-scale renewable and gas generation project execution or relevant experience
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, financial modeling, and stakeholder engagement
Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills
Capable of integrating technical, managerial and business judgment
Ability to interact effectively with executive level management and the Board of Directors.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project DevelopmentFinancial StructuringSite SelectionPermittingInterconnectionCost EstimatingRisk ManagementEnergy Infrastructure InvestmentsDecarbonization StrategiesEmerging Technologies Evaluation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationStrategic PlanningTeam BuildingRelationship Cultivation

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBA