AVP, Project Development
Core
Oversee strategic planning, development, and execution of utility-scale renewable (wind, solar, battery storage), dispatchable gas generation, and carbon-free technology projects to advance decarbonization goals.
Role type
Senior leadership project development executive (utility-scale energy)
Builds
Large-scale energy infrastructure investments (renewables, gas, storage) for Xcel Energy's operating companies
Domain
Utility-scale energy generation and decarbonization
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure
Required skills
Utility-scale project execution, strategic planning, financial modeling, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, risk management, supply chain coordination, organizational design
Preferred skills
MBA, leadership in emerging technologies (geothermal, long-duration storage, nuclear, carbon-free fuels)
Technologies
None explicitly listed as tools/frameworks
Responsibilities
Define long-term strategies for renewable and gas generation; lead site selection, permitting, interconnection, and financial structuring; manage multidisciplinary teams of project managers and engineers; coordinate with internal stakeholders (Finance, Regulatory) and external partners (EPCs, OEMs); oversee project bids for resource plans; cultivate relationships with developers and community stakeholders
Seniority
VP level, strategic leadership & team management