Director, Capital Projects Development – Thermal

• Lead strategic planning and development for generation, transmission, electric distribution and/or gas systems
• Plan and develop the 5-year portfolio of major capital projects and programs
• Execute development strategies balancing risk, system reliability, resource adequacy, financial investment, customer cost and project executability
• Aggregate, prioritize and optimize proposed capital projects across operating and corporate organizations
• Lead cross-functional teams in preliminary design and project development
• Develop project scopes, business cases, alternatives assessments, technology due diligence, cost estimates, schedules, preliminary engineering designs, permitting and procurement strategies
• Provide assurance for technical specifications, best practices and continuous improvement across the capital project portfolio
• Ensure effective project handover to Operations and establish feedback loops for continuous improvement
• Prepare technical analysis, supporting documentation and testimony for public utility commission and permit filings
• Obtain financial/tax incentives, grants and regulatory approvals
• Participate in public meetings and forums and represent Xcel Energy in stakeholder meetings
• Advance projects and programs to the Investment Review Council, Finance Council and board of directors
• Build partnerships with Operations, Operating Companies and Corporate organizations
• Maintain relationships with jurisdictional, business-unit and corporate peers and external stakeholders

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, construction management or project management from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 10 years' combined experience in project management, engineering, construction, operations and/or maintenance for energy assets
• Demonstrated knowledge of gas, electric distribution, transmission and/or energy supply business area functions
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in leadership positions, including strategy development and implementation
• Strong financial acumen
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and their business and operational implications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning and development for energy systems, with a strong focus on project management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and optimize capital project portfolios while ensuring financial viability and operational efficiency.

• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Acumen
• Leadership Experience

• Project Development
• Cost Estimation
• Preliminary Engineering Design
• Technology Due Diligence
• Risk Management
• Capital Project Optimization
• Permitting Strategies
• Technical Analysis
• Business Case Development
• Continuous Improvement

• Strong Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Team Leadership

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
• Construction Management
• Project Management

• Energy Assets
• Gas Distribution
• Electric Transmission
• Public Utility Commission
• Financial Incentives
• Operational Implications