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• Lead field crews in performing battery storage system work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with CES’s code of conduct. • Perform and support installations, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repairs of battery energy storage systems. • Conduct system checks, collect data, and adjust settings on computerized equipment. • Follow standard operating procedures and supervisor direction; stop and seek clarification anytime a task appears unsafe. • Adhere to all lockout/tagout procedures. • Prepare detailed documentation—including photos—on all work performed, issues encountered, parts used, suspected root causes, and site conditions. • Foster a culture where every team member feels empowered to stop work when the sequence or conditions are unclear or unsafe. • Perform quality assurance inspections on newly onboarded BESS sites. • Support continuous improvement initiatives and help identify opportunities where CES can elevate its quality and efficiency. • Maintain excellent housekeeping standards at all times. • Perform other duties as assigned.

• Promote a strong safety culture by participating in toolbox talks, behavioral observations, and adherence to all safety standards and best practices. • Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on mechanical and electrical solar plant components. • Review system data and adjust settings on computerized/monitoring equipment at solar facilities. • Follow standard operating procedures and supervisor direction; stop and seek clarification anytime a task appears unsafe. • Adhere to all lockout/tagout procedures and never interfere with another worker’s lockout/tagout device. • Prepare detailed work order documentation—including photos—covering work performed, challenges encountered, parts used, suspected root causes, and site conditions. • Documentation is completed through daily reports and other CES project management tools. • Foster a stop-work culture where all team members feel empowered to halt work if they are uncomfortable with the task or sequence of operations. • Perform quality assurance inspections on newly onboarded solar sites and prepare reports identifying deviations from design drawings, electrical codes, or industry best practices. • Maintain excellent housekeeping standards at all times. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Title: Transmission Planning Engineer, or Staff, or Senior Engineer Location: Denver, CO, 80205 Full time job requisition id JR113290 Job Description: 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. This position can be hired at the Entry, Staff, or Senior level, depending on the candidates' overall experience, qualifications, and interview. This position will be based in Denver, Colorado on a hybrid (3 days per week in the office) work schedule. Key Job Performance Criteria (will differ based upon job level) Perform Comprehensive Power System Planning Studies, including: - Steady-State Load Flow Analysis under normal and contingency conditions (N-1, N-1-1, and extreme events) to identify system limitations and develop mitigation strategies. - Short-Circuit and Protection Coordination Studies to ensure appropriate equipment ratings, relay coordination, and breaker duty compliance, including assessments for system modifications and new interconnections. - Dynamic Performance Assessments, including Transient Stability and Small-Signal Stability Studies to evaluate rotor angle stability, voltage recovery, and oscillatory damping performance under a wide range of system disturbances. - Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) Analysis for evaluating control interactions and fast dynamic phenomena associated with large power electronic loads (e.g., data centers), inverter-based resources (IBRs), and FACTS devices, leveraging PSCAD/EMTDC. - Geomagnetic Induced Current (GIC) Studies aligned with NERC TPL-007 standards to assess geomagnetic disturbance impacts on transformers and bulk electric system reliability. Support Regulatory Compliance and Model Validation Activities: - Perform NERC TPL-001-5.1 compliance assessments, including extreme event analyses such as CIP-014 physical security risk assessments, wide-area event simulations, and black start restoration studies. - Support dynamic model validation efforts per WECC and NERC MOD standards, ensuring fidelity of generator, inverter, and composite load models for stability studies. Conduct Advanced Inverter-Based Resource (IBR) Integration Studies: - Assess grid-forming/grid-following inverter technologies and their impact on system strength, transient behavior, and control interactions. - Apply IEEE 2800 requirements for IBR performance, including ride-through, reactive power support, and fast frequency response capabilities. - Address challenges of high renewable penetration and develop mitigation strategies to maintain bulk power system reliability. Support Western Interconnection and Regional Planning: - Coordinate with WestConnect Planning Management Committee, WECC Reliability Subcommittees, and interconnection working groups to support transmission expansion planning, regional policy compliance, and reliability initiatives. - Engage in regional and subregional transmission planning processes, contributing to multi-utility studies and cross-border resource integration scenarios. Perform Resource Interconnection and Transmission Service Studies: - Execute System Impact Studies (SIS) and Facility Studies consistent with FERC Order 2023 and regional tariffs. - Evaluate interconnection requests for conventional generation, IBRs, storage, hybrid resources, and emerging technologies such as microgrids and aggregated DERs under FERC 2222 frameworks. - Recommend necessary transmission reinforcements, upgrades, or operational solutions to accommodate new resources and loads. Evaluate Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs): - Analyze and model Dynamic Line Rating (DLR), Advanced Power Flow Controllers (APFC), and Topology Optimization (TTO) to maximize transmission efficiency and capacity without traditional infrastructure expansion. - Support cost-benefit assessments and pilot project implementations for GETs in collaboration with operations and asset management teams. Automation and Digitalization: - Develop and maintain Python-based automation tools to streamline study execution, scenario management, and results post-processing for PSSE, PSLF, TARA, TSAT, PSCAD simulations. - Advance digital workflows to reduce engineering effort, improve repeatability, and enable high-volume interconnection and compliance studies. Reporting, Regulatory Filings, and Knowledge Dissemination: - Author and deliver technical reports, regulatory filings, and executive summaries for internal leadership and external regulatory agencies. - Present findings at regional stakeholder meetings, industry conferences (e.g., IEEE PES, CIGRÉ), and technical workshops to communicate planning approaches and emerging challenges. Industry Engagement and Representation: - Represent Xcel Energy in NERC working groups, IEEE technical committees, WECC Model Validation Working Group, WestConnect Planning forums, and other industry task forces focused on dynamic performance, renewable integration, and bulk power system reliability. Mentorship and Technical Leadership: - Mentor engineers, interns, and analysts on advanced simulation methodologies, IBR modeling, EMT techniques, and emerging grid technologies. - Provide technical leadership to internal teams, fostering expertise development in grid dynamics, automation, and planning best practices. - Lead internal technical workshops and contribute to the development of best-in-class planning documentation and standards. - Support development of capital budgets, conceptual transmission projects, and economic analyses in joint planning contexts. Position Summary: Transmission Planning Engineer (Entry Level) Annual Base Salary $70,000 - $88,666 This is an entry level position designed to develop technical expertise in transmission planning and power systems simulations. The Engineer performs work that involves conventional plans, investigations, studies, or modeling equipment with relatively few complex features and for which there are precedents. Activities are of limited scope requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in power systems engineering. Engineer will work under the guidance of more senior engineers, learning the intricacies of planning and modeling tools used for system evaluations and contributing to large system studies that span multiple years into the future. As proficiency is gained, may work on portions of larger projects. Works under supervision and follows established procedures. May supervise or coordinate the work of interns, technicians and/or others and develop scope of work documents under the supervision of higher-level engineers. This role requires a balance of technical acumen and strong communication skills, as the entry-level engineer will need to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Communication will occur in various formats, including in-person meetings, virtual discussions, and written reports. Essential Responsibilities: - Under the direction of higher-level engineer or supervisor: performs model development, modeling reviews, design, and analysis of Xcel Energy assets using PSSE, PSLF, TARA, DSA Tools or similar software - Develops study documentation and may assist with the development of procedures. - Development of technical skillsets - Coordinate the work of interns and technicians. - Explores or implements new processes to improve the Integrated System Planning department's ability to perform its tasks Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency). - 0+ years relevant engineering experience. - EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred. - Graduate degree in fields above preferred. - Course experience in Introduction to Power Systems (or similar course) preferred. - Internship experience within power industry. Position Summary: Staff Transmission Planning Engineer Annual Base Salary $81,800 - $106,266 Working under general direction, demonstrates complete understanding and wide application of power systems engineering technical principles, theories, and concepts. Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions. Receives technical guidance on complex problems; completed work reviewed for adequacy in meeting objectives. May lead small/medium projects or implement critical projects under direction of higher-level engineer or supervisor. May provide work direction to other professionals and/or staff. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contact. Demonstrates a broad knowledge and proficiency of precedents in the power systems modeling and transmission planning, a good knowledge of related specialties, and general knowledge of other related disciplines. May be asked to support company within Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) working groups and/or task forces. This role requires a balance of technical acumen and strong communication skills, as the staff engineer will need to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Communication will occur in various formats, including in-person meetings, virtual discussions, and written reports. Essential Responsibilities: - Scopes and/or performs power system simulations to evaluate reliability. Work is checked by a higher-level engineer or manager - Develops study documentation and may assist with the development of procedures. - Supports and maintains compliance with NERC and FERC standards through evidence development. - Constructs information and data to be exchanged with other Integrated System Planning groups and external entities - Power systems studies engineer: Coordinates model development activities to ensure all metrics of RTO/RE and internal criteria are met - Transmission planning engineer: Develops simple scopes of work to guide long-range transmission system plans Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency). - 2+ years of demonstrated experience. - Experience with at least one power system transmission analysis tool, such as PSSE, TARA, EMS, ASPEN, CAPE, PROMOD, PLEXOS, PowerWorld, PSCAD or other similar analysis software. - Demonstrates broad knowledge and proficiency in power systems studies or transmission planning, knowledge of related specialties, and general knowledge of other related disciplines. - EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred. - Graduate degree in fields above preferred. Position Summary: Senior Transmission Planning Engineer Annual Base Salary $97,000 - $129,266 Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Performs as a staff advisor and consultant in a technical specialty, a type of facility or equipment, or a program function. Carries out complex or innovative assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Work is expected to result in the development of new/improved techniques and procedures or new/refined equipment, materials, processes, products, and/or scientific methods. Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects and interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Work is performed without appreciable direction and considerable latitude is exercised in determining technical objectives of assignment. Guidance relates largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long- term perspective, for desired results. May assign tasks to and direct engineers, technicians, craft personnel and administrative staff, including coordination and review of work assignments. Responsible for (and may lead) multiple projects of moderate to large size or portions of major projects. This role requires a balance of technical acumen and strong communication skills, as the senior engineer will need to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Communication will occur in various formats, including in-person meetings, virtual discussions, presentations to leadership, and written reports. Essential Responsibilities: - Power systems studies engineer: Leads and performs modeling and analysis activities for steady state and stability simulations - Transmission planning engineer: Develops scopes for studies to guide long-range transmission system plans and coordinates with other Integrated System Planning departments to ensure assumptions align across subdisciplines - Effectively communicates the results of studies and department endeavors to a wide range of audiences through written and verbal means - Improves Integrated System Planning procedures and techniques through largely self-directed work. Resolves difficult technical and business problems - Implements, without substantial direction, NERC and FERC compliance activities as an SME. Activities are coordinated through the Integrated System Planning department and with external entities - Assigns tasks to lower-level engineers, interns and technicians. Mentors and provides training materials for less experienced engineers to ensure group development Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Physics from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency). - 5+ years with nationally recognized certification, 7+ years without certification. - Experience with multiple power system transmission analysis tools such as PSSE, TARA, EMS, ASPEN, CAPE, PROMOD, PLEXOS, PowerWorld, PSCAD or other similar analysis software. Preferred Requirements: - EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering and/or PE (Professional Engineer) registration. - Graduate degree in fields above. - PE (Professional Engineer) registration. 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 you’re 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. Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $70,000.00 to $129,266.00 per year This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, 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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF) All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Title: Transmission Operations Planning Engineer (Entry, Staff, Senior, or Principal) Location: Minneapolis, MN Full time job requisition id JR112836 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. This Transmission Operations Planning Engineer position can be hired at the Senior, or Principal levels and will differ as minimum skills and/or experience will be required for each level. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's skills and experience. This is a position is on hybrid work schedule (3 days per week on-site) Position Summary Viewed as the technical engineer or subject matter expert for the organization in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes for an assigned area of responsibility (i.e. subject matter, function, type of facility, equipment or product). Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Problems must be approached through a series of complex and conceptually related studies, are difficult to define, require unconventional or innovative approaches, and require sophisticated research techniques. Responsible for major project or several complex projects of moderate to large scope. Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications. Maintains contacts with individuals and units within and outside the corporation for action on technical matters. Works under consultative direction toward broad general goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Work checked through consultation and agreement with others rather than by formal review of superior. May provide work direction for a team of engineers, technicians and other professionals as necessary to complete assignments. This includes evaluation of work progress and results/feedback to supervisors on performance. May lead multiple critical and/or complex projects. Essential Responsibilities - Applies extensive technical expertise and has a higher-level understanding of the basic principles of other related disciplines. Fully demonstrates the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level by applying advanced technical principles, theories and concepts, and contributes to the development of new principles, concepts and technical standards. Fully demonstrates unique technical skills. - As a recognized internal technical SME, conceives plans and conducts research to develop procedures, codes and standards in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity and supports the development of technical documentation through a series of complex and conceptually related studies requiring unconventional or innovative approaches. - Exercises authority and technical leadership on assignments that are often self-initiated and self-directed. Assignments are strategic and have significant long-term implications to achievement of overall business objectives. - May lead multiple critical and/or complex projects including research, design, equipment specification & selection, installation, start-up, commissioning and evaluation of work progress and results. - Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications. Manages bid/evaluation processes which include the preparation of bid documents, completion of technical evaluations for proposals and the review and approval of recommendations for selection. - Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Is influential in all forms of communications with internal and external business. - May provide oversight of engineers, interns, craft personnel, technicians and other professionals. Forms mentoring relationships with less experienced engineers for the transfer of knowledge and continuous self-development of technical skills and competencies. Demonstrates effective leadership skills. - May provide overall coordination of processes related to budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting and work order management, in support of existing engineering projects or packaging proposals for future projects. Senior Engineer Level (Salary Range: $97,000-$129,267) Minimum Requirements - Required bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical engineering degree preferred. - 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required; 7+ years relevant engineering experience without EIT/FE. - Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization. - Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need. Entry Engineer Level (Salary Range: $70,000-$88,667) Minimum Requirements - Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical engineering degree preferred. - 0+ years relevant engineering experience Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization. - Preferred EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred. Staff Engineer Level (Salary Range: $81,000 -106,267) Minimum Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited, electrical engineering degree preferred. - 2+year's relevant engineering experience. Demonstrated broad knowledge & proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines. - Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills & core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization. - EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred. Principal Engineer (Salary Range: $112,000-$156,600) Minimum Requirements - Required bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum, electrical engineering degree preferred. - 9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration required; 15+ years relevant engineering experience without PE. - Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization. Preferred Experience With: - Supporting a Transmission Control Center - Power Flow Steady State and Stability Studies - EMS Network Modeling and troubleshooting 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 you’re 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. Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $70,000.00 to $156,600.00 per year This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, 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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF) All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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. - Training is Monday - Friday - 10:00am to 6:30pm - Training for this position will be conducted virtually. - Starting pay for this position is $18.00 - Participating in the on-call rotation and some weekend shifts and are required. - Post-training schedules vary, with the earliest scheduled start time at 9:30 AM and the latest end time at 8:00 PM. - Training begins April 2026. Position Summary The Customer Contact Center Representative plays a pivotal role in ensuring customer satisfaction by efficiently responding to a wide array of complicated and complex issues. By utilizing multiple technology channels, customer care representatives analyze and address customer concerns. This position leverages a high level of expertise in helping customers with their energy needs to resolve issues in a single interaction. Building trust with customers is essential in this role, requiring the anticipation of their needs and the provision of precise information. The representative educates customers on a variety of company products and services to enhance their overall experience. This role supports customers by maintaining an understanding of complex electric and gas rate options across multiple service territories. Customer Contact Center Representatives will process critical orders in high-pressure situations surrounding electric and gas emergencies, as well as participate in the on-call rotations during storms and other related emergency situations. Essential Responsibilities - Deliver exceptional customer service through multiple communication channels, primarily phone calls. - Anticipate customer needs and offer tailored solutions using advanced problem-solving skills. - Utilize critical thinking to address and resolve complex customer inquiries. - Provide specialized technical support to customers. - Respond to gas and electric emergency situations with a high degree of precision to ensure public safety. - Handle customer phone calls professionally, empathetically, and knowledgeably, following appropriate scripts when necessary. - Participate in an on-call rotation and some weekends as required. - Perform additional duties as assigned, including involvement in special projects. Minimum Requirements - At least 18 months of customer service experience or equivalent. - High School Diploma or equivalent. - Proficient in hardware and software technology with a focus on Microsoft Windows products. - The capability to proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technology-related issues. This includes diagnosing hardware and software problems, implementing effective solutions, and ensuring minimal disruption to workflow. Preferred Requirements - Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is highly desirable, with a compensation premium available after passing a Spanish-language proficiency test. - Previous call center experience is highly desirable. 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 you’re 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. Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $18.00 per hour This position is eligible for the following benefits: Spot On Bonus, 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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Deadline to Apply: 04/15/26 EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF) All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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. Emergency Management Consultant Position Summary This critical position involves leading and coordinating company efforts to prepare for, respond to, and recover from adversity, which is characterized by widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life, property, and/or reputation due to natural, technological, or human-caused incidents. The Emergency Management Consultant plays a pivotal role in developing and maintaining emergency management program activities, including collaborating with partners, developing emergency plans, and conducting preparedness training and exercises at the strategic, operational and tactical levels. Essential Responsibilities - Plans- Responsible for the development and maintenance of Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs). Ensure planning efforts are vertically and horizontally integrated within a planning framework consistent with state and federal requirements and industry best-practice recommendations. Plans include functional and hazard-specific annexes consistent with DHS/FEMA Comprehensive Planning Guidance (CPG 101) and other applicable authoritative sources. - Training- Identify required and recommended preparedness training, assign courses, and track course completion in an automated Learning Management System (LMS). Provide training as an instructor to diverse audiences which may include field personnel and first responders up to executive leadership and federal, state, and local government agencies that interact with Xcel Energy. - Exercises- Conduct and assist others to develop, conduct, and evaluate required and recommended preparedness exercises consistent with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP). Design and facilitate training and exercises consistent with the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation program (HSEEP) and manage the programmatic review of emergency operations plans, exercises, and program development. - Collaboration- Represent Xcel Energy to local, state and national groups (Offices of Emergency Management, Public-Private Partnerships, Industry groups, Community Emergency Response Teams, and government agencies); ensure consistent messaging and unity of effort through appropriate internal collaboration. Routinely communicate with internal and external partners to ensure awareness and understanding of the company's emergency management programs and strategy. Interface with city/county/state and federal emergency management officials and other government partners. - Employ strong technical writing skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex engineering, legal, logistical, and emergency management concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation. Research and understand complex regulatory and legislative requirements and explain these requirements to others. Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in English, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Emergency Management, Public Policy, or related discipline, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge is required. - 5+ years of experience in a business continuity and/or emergency management discipline is required. Experience within the energy sector or a similar critical infrastructure environment is preferred, however, candidates with significant experience within the National Preparedness Framework (i.e. DHS/FEMA National Incident Management System/Incident Command System- NIMS/ICS) will be considered. - Business Continuity or Emergency Management professional certification or ability to obtain within one year. - Completion of or enrollment in at least one of the following DHS/FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU) programs with ability to complete within one year: - Public Information Officer (PIO) - Emergency Management Professional (EMP) - National Standard Exercise Curriculum (NSEC) - Planning Practitioner Program (PPP) - Continuity Excellence Series (CES) - Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) - Excellent communication, negotiation, and liaison abilities. - Strong understanding of business continuity, emergency preparedness, response, and recovery concepts. - Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment, in-person and remotely. Candidates must be self-directed and comfortable navigating ambiguity. Preferred Requirements - Advanced degree is desirable. - Certification as an emergency manager (CEM) by the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) or similar state-level program. - Instructor certification recognized by DHS or state-level equivalent. - DHS/FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) certification. - Completion of the DHS/FEMA Continuity Excellence Series (Level II Master Continuity Practitioner). - Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Infrastructure Protection Certificate or equivalent. 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 you’re 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. Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $138,400.00 per year This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, 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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Deadline to Apply: 04/26/26 EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF) All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.