Gas Strategic Planning Engineer (Staff, Senior, or Principal)

Job overview

The Gas Strategic Planning Engineer role is full-time and listed in Denver, CO. Xcel Energy describes a hybrid work model, with many roles onsite three days per week, while noting that expectations vary by role, team, and business needs. Compensation is $81,800–$156,600 per year. The role supports planning for Xcel Energy’s natural gas distribution system and its strategic goals. The engineer develops long-term system plans by evaluating scenarios, identifying solutions, and aligning investments with regulatory requirements and customer needs. The work considers traditional infrastructure and emerging options, translating complex analysis into recommendations for the organization.

What you'll do

• Develop long-term strategic plans for the natural gas distribution system
• evaluate planning scenarios and identify solutions
• align investments with regulatory requirements, company strategy, and customer needs
• assess infrastructure and alternatives including demand-side resources, beneficial electrification, renewable natural gas, and decarbonization opportunities
• lead or coordinate engineering projects
• prepare technical documentation
• provide technical support and field engineering oversight
• coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
• support budgeting, estimating, forecasting, and work order management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

gas strategic planning engineer

natural gas distribution

utility planning

infrastructure planning

renewable natural gas

decarbonization

denver co

xcel energy

$81,800–$156,600/year

hybrid work model

annual incentive

401(k)

pension

tuition reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual incentive program, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, HSA/FSA options, tuition reimbursement, pension, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, volunteer paid time off, and parental leave.

Why this role

The posting considers candidates at staff, senior, or principal engineer levels, with qualifications and salary ranges varying by level.

About the employer

Xcel Energy is hiring for this role. Industry: Natural Gas Distribution. Sector: 22.