CIP DSM Load Management Consultant

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.CIP DSM Load Management ConsultantPosition Summary Responsible for the success of the Xcel Energy Demand Response portfolio. Plans, designs, manages, implements database, hardware, software & communications solutions. Develops/supports critical databases to maximize all systems. Design, recommend & lead implementation of modifications/ enhancements to control systems, metering, communications, software, & control strategies. Works with commercial/industrial customers to identify processes that can be modified to participate in DR programs, commission loads, ensures control systems are working & available to control. Responsible for Analyst training of communication systems.Essential ResponsibilitiesSupports the operation and maintenance of the Commercial and Industrial and Residential Demand Response programs. Creates, maintains/modifies primary databases, objects & structures. Creates/ maintains large customer profile database. Analyze impacts of various control strategies & provides technical system information to Marketing. Understands the existing control technology/ monitoring & equipment to apply program changes. Trouble shoots and provides field support for C&I control hardware/software. Performs hardware/firmware upgrades. Provide technical review/ design/installation for new C&I customers. Test/commission new C&I installations & ensure they meet Tariff requirements.Works with the Elec. Meter Dept. to design/deliver tele-metering technology/solutions for remote metering of Independent Power Producer connected generation & provide technology/solutions for unique remote metering requirements. Work with the Transmission Control department to design/ develop/ implement technology/solutions to ensure real time metering data from Cogenerations or Interruptible load customers is available to the Transmission Control System. Work with the Product Development department to design/deliver M&V solutions for emerging programs. Work with large C&I billing to design/ develop/ Implement technology/solutions to ensure accurate billing of co-generation and Interruptible customers. Work with the Quantitative Risk team to provide accurate/reliable information for DSM program M&V efforts.Manage & ensure critical control day communications, for electric/ gas regarding system status & availability. Oversee communications due to system modifications, installation rates, weather & power plant changes.Provide one-time & ongoing reports analyzing information from: Demand Response Management systems, Marketing databases, CRS, Salesforce.Manage/ execute all controls for programs, notifications to customer & Company. Execute all pre control system tests as well as informing Jurisdictional leadership of tests.Lead the troubleshooting of system and equipment failures and defects.Responsible for user support, including enrolling users & maintain system security.Keep updated on technology Industry/business trends to ensure that appropriate technologies are being considered in the planning to meet organization requirements.Minimum RequirementsDegree in Engineering, Management Information Systems or Communications.Minimum of 10 years of load management experience/knowledge or electrical metering, remote data acquisition, analog & digital telephone, telecommunications/technology systems design/development experience.Minimum of 10 years experience developing/ maintaining databases/systems.Position requires about 50% travel, with most of between Minneapolis & Denver. Also, some weekends, nights & holidays.Preferred RequirementsPrevious Utility ExperienceAs 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 View email address on click.appcast.io anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,500.00 per yearThis 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 LeaveBenefit 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: 08/11/26EEO 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 STATEMENTXcel Energy endeavors to make 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.SummaryLocation: Minneapolis, MN, 55401; Denver, CO, 80205Type: Full time