Manager - Distribution Design
Manager - Distribution Design
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$ 100000 - 135200
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Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow A position at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.
Position Summary
This position provides supervision and leadership while directing design activities for the gas and/or electric distribution system by dispersed groups of Designers to ensure customer expectations for service are met. Accountable for innovative and cost effective designs technical matter expertise and in-depth technical support services to construction and operations teams for gas and/or electric distribution systems. Responsible for balancing customer needs while maintaining Xcel Delivery standards and administrative guidelines (electric and gas where applicable) and to ensure consistent and accurate use of design and work management tools and processes.
Essential Responsibilities
Provides leadership and overall direction for distribution design activities which may include planning and budgeting related to distribution capital projects and support of construction and operations departments. Manages highly skilled technical groups with responsibility for adherence to corporate design and quality standards.
Develops leadership selects and retains a multi-functional diversified well-trained motivated and empowered workforce. Promotes employee involvement in continuous learning career planning and enhancing job/industry knowledge and skills.
Responsible for effective efficient and competitive utilization of design resources with emphasis on safety timeliness cost-containment system reliability customer satisfaction optimal asset utilization and compliance with regulations.
Establishes the Units business plan goals and objectives in line with corporate and business unit strategic goals and initiatives. Provide feedback and direction to employees utilizing the Corporate Management System to ensure that business unit goals
Actively participate in formal company efforts to streamline processes maintain and improve safety goals meet customer expectations and reduce costs. Informally work within group to determine and implement best practices. Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with other business units and departments to ensure staff and customers receive information that is current accurate and meets their expectations. 13
Provide mentoring and training to new hires and existing designers using the established Skill Based programs and other training resources.
Share responsibility for after hours On-Call duty. Assist in storm restoration efforts by troubleshooting and prioritizing outages mobilizing design resources into the field for crew assistance and visual inspections and ensure public safety.
Assist in jurisdictional or operating area functions as needed
Minimum Requirements
Minimum of 7 years electric and/or gas distribution design experience (preferably from design engineering construction or operations) required or Bachelors degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with three or more years of electric and/or gas distribution experience.
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at .
Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $100000.00 to $135200.00 per yearThis position is eligible for the following 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 LeaveBenefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
