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Stephen (Steve) Szablya

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Sr. Manager, Transmission Control Center at Xcel Energy
📍 Denver, Colorado, United States

With over 21 years of experience, Stephen is the Senior Manager of Xcel Energys Transmission Control Center. He is an active voice in the energy sector, participating in industry working groups to address grid reliability and market design. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Colorado State University Global.

Outside of his direct responsibilities, Stephen demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional growth. He values the support of his family and colleagues, which was instrumental in his journey to complete his undergraduate degree while advancing his career at Xcel Energy.

At sixteen, he declared his intent to work in power operations and energy trading, a career he has successfully pursued for over two decades.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Sr. Manager, Transmission Control Center
Job Level
Middle
Location
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Priorities

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Grid Reliability
He actively presents on reliability challenges and potential solutions within energy industry working groups, such as the Southwest Power Pool.
Energy Market Design
Represents Xcel Energy in market and operations working groups, shaping the protocols and processes that govern regional power markets.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Sr. Manager, Transmission Control Center
Xcel Energy
8-2024 - 5-2025
Assistant Manager, Transmission Control Center
Xcel Energy
9-2020 - 8-2024
Sr. Manager, Market Operations
Xcel Energy
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Education
7-2017 - 2-2022
Bachelor of Science - BS
Colorado State University Global
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