Xcel Energy · 18 hours ago
Principal Rate Analyst
Eau Claire, WI, 54702
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$98K/yr - $139K/yr
5+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services. The Principal Rate Analyst will provide project supervision and regulatory expertise for cost of service studies and revenue requirement determinations, while also preparing expert testimony for regulatory agencies.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Work with Xcel's business units and regulatory management to develop regulatory strategies and work plans that will meet cost recovery objectives to ensure electric, gas and thermal energy rates that are competitive, profitable, and within regulatory guidelines. This includes the analysis of other companies as well as alternative regulatory approaches
Develop strategies, draft testimony and/or exhibits to support assigned regulatory applications. Appear as an expert witness on behalf of the company. Analyze intervener testimony to formulate responsive testimony and assist with cross-examination strategies
Develop plans to ensure effective revenue analysis strategies are made in a restructured environment. Develop proposals to achieve Xcel's objectives in jurisdictions implementing retail choice
Coordinate interveners and Commission staff data request responses and auditing functions on technical issues during general rate filings and other filed petitions, and assist in support required during the hearing process. Also, provide information to Commission/Department when cases are not pending as a Company spokesperson on technical issues
Work directly with Information Services to assist in the development, enhancement and maintenance of the area's various information systems to meet the regulatory information needs of the Company and improve the information process
Provide technical assistance to department employees to increase their knowledge and efficiency in the areas of rate regulation and revenue requirements, information management, processing and reporting
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
College degree in Business, Accounting, Economics or related field, or equivalent work experience
Demonstrated knowledge of Company accounting, budgeting and financial forecasting procedures and systems
Ability to appear as an expert witness
Demonstrated detailed knowledge of the Company's cost of service and revenue requirement procedures
Minimum of five years of analyst experience
Must be proficient at database and personal computer analytical and reporting tools
Frequent overnight travel required; extensive overtime
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
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (6)
2022 (4)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Tim Peterson
CIO/CTO
Recent News
2026-02-05
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