AVP, Project Development

Position Summary

As the Area Vice President of Generation Project Development, you will oversee the strategic planning, development, and execution of utility‑scale renewable projects (wind, solar, battery storage), dispatchable gas generation, and other carbon‑free technologies. This role is pivotal in advancing the company’s decarbonization goals while ensuring reliability, affordability, and regulatory compliance across multiple operating companies. You will manage a multidisciplinary team and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a large volume of high‑impact energy infrastructure investments for a rapidly growing part of the business.

• 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 (e.g. Energy Supply, Major Projects Group, Corporate Development, Finance, Regulatory) and external partners (e.g. third‑party project developments, equipment OEMs, EPC firms)
• Support diligence of project acquisitions
• Direct/coordinate supply chain selection, scheduling, cost estimating, and risk management for large‑scale projects with internal and external stakeholders
• 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
• Navigate evolving energy market dynamics and ensure compliance with legislative initiatives
• Engage with internal policy, regulatory and finance teams on ongoing legislation and regulation impact project development (e.g. permitting, tax policy)
• Cultivate relationships with developers, OEMs, EPCs, and community stakeholders
• Originate and advance competitive generation projects through strategic partnerships

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or financial role or equivalent
• MBA strongly desired
• Ten or more years of experience in energy project development, business development, or a related field, with at least five years in a leadership role
• Proven track record in utility‑scale renewable and gas generation project execution
• 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

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $ to $ per year.

• 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
• Benefit plans are subject to change, and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans at any time, in whole or in part.

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