Manager, Community Relations - Large Loads
Xcel EnergyAmarillo, TX
Full Time
Posted October 13, 2026
$110k - $139k
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 14, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Key Responsibilities
- Leader responsible for building and maintaining community relationships in support of the Company's growth projects across [Jurisdiction], with particular focus on large-load customer developments. Develops jurisdiction-specific engagement plans tailored to local context, builds relationships with local officials, community organizations, and relevant economic development or regulatory bodies, and maintains an ongoing view of community sentiment and local risk factors across the territory to help guide project planning. Works with counterparts across Community Relations and Communications to coordinate strategy and messaging, and with regulatory and site development teams to keep communities informed as projects progress. Represents the Company in local government and community engagement, building trusted relationships with officials, governing bodies, and community stakeholders to support the Company's growth projects. Essential Responsibilities
- Build community- and jurisdiction-specific engagement plans for large-load growth projects, tailored to local context and stakeholder landscape
- Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, community leaders, relevant economic development or governing bodies, and local organizations
- Respond to, listen for, and elevate community concerns and questions related to growth projects, including monitoring local regulatory or approval processes that may affect project timing
- Keep internal teams informed of community sentiment and local developments; coordinate with counterparts from other OpCos and central communications team
- Partner with existing Community Relations, Account Management, and/or local partners (e.g., NGOs, EDCs, governments) to ensure coordinated outreach and share learnings across the territory
- Tailor messaging to jurisdiction-specific priorities and keep engagement aligned as regulatory filings and site development progress
- Perform special projects and other duties, as required
Requirements
- College degree in communications, public affairs, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 7 years of experience developing community engagement or public affairs strategy, ideally in an energy, infrastructure, or large-scale development context
- Very strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with complex issues in a public setting
- Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
- Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to attend community and local government meetings
- Experience working across multi-state, multi-jurisdiction, or municipal/local government contexts
- Experience coordinating with external communications or public affairs partners
- Familiarity with economic development organizations (EDCs) and their role in project siting/community engagement
- Familiarity with rural electric cooperatives, zoning processes, or other jurisdiction-specific land/site partnership structures
- Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
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