March 29, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Electric Distribution Designer (Associate - Senior)

Organization:
Xcel Energy, Inc.
Region:
United States, Minnesota, Red Wing and Winona
End of contest:
September 30, 2021
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Electrical designer
Description
Position Summary

Entry level design position that provides new and existing commercial, industrial, residential, and internal customers with distribution design project management for the least complex areas of design. The responsibility of this position is to function as the primary contact for future and existing customers by providing cost effective designs that balance customers' needs in accordance with Company Delivery Services standards and administrative guidelines. Provide work clarification for construction personnel and act as the liaison between the construction department and customers. This position has a direct impact on safety, system operation, financial results, reliability, and customer satisfaction. May be expected to assist as needed after normal business hours during emergency situations.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Design facilities for new and existing customers according to Company Delivery Services construction standards and interpret administrative instructions for consistent and cost effective designs. Provide distribution design project management for the least complex areas of design. Responsible for the generation of additional company revenue through contacts with new business or existing customers.
  • Manage projects from initial customer contact through post project analysis. Establish and manage the construction work plan with construction forces in order to meet the customers' schedule and design requirements as well as financial and budgetary requirements.
  • Obtain permits and easements for facilities in accordance with city ordinances, state, federal, and county agencies as required. Execute contracts and agreements in compliance with administrative instructions and regulatory requirements.
  • Promote a safe work environment and design a safe operating system while providing premier customer service. Support and promote Company safety programs, including monitoring public safety around Company Delivery facilities.
  • Represent the Company with government officials, contractors, city agencies, vendors, architects, and engineers to provide service to customers.

Minimum Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Two year technical degree and two years experience in design, construction, project management, or related field experience; or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
  • Working knowledge of GIS, ED/SW, FastApp, SAP, MS Office and related systems.
  • Knowledge of construction standards, materials, and technical codes.
  • Highly effective communication and innovative problem solving skills.
  • Self starter, able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to successfully complete established Skill-Based Training Program.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and provide own vehicle.
  • May be drug tested randomly as prescribed by the Department of Transportation.

Requisition Number: 30866

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Contact

Xcel Energy, Inc.

414 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis

Minnesota United States

www.xcelenergy.com