Transmission Designer I

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.

This position can be based in Minneapolis MN 55401 or Eau Claire WI 54702 on a hybrid (3 days per week on-site) basis.

Position Summary
An entry level position this position is for a Control or Physical Designer in our substation design group. Be part of a knowledgeable team that creates detailed electrical schematics for controlling and protecting substation equipment or create the intricate layout and details required to locate and build the substation with all its equipment. The designer works in support of capital improvements modifications and system reconfigurations completed by construction operations or maintenance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Control Designer Efficiently and safely produce Metering & Relaying diagrams Communication One-Lines Panel Elevations Schematic Diagrams and Wiring Diagrams per engineering Scope of Work documents.

• Physical Designer Efficiently and safely produce General Arrangement Electrical Layout Cable & Conduit List Material List Electrical Equipment Enclosure and Substation One Line drawings per engineering Scope of Work documents.

• Provides support and direction for well executed team efforts on projects including planning scheduling cost and budget control and communication to the project team members and management.

• Perform inspection work and maintain liaison with construction and/or contractor field construction personnel to ensure adequacy of design and compliance with plans and specifications.

• Effectively plan design activities in accordance with the project teams plans to assure projects are completed as scheduled. Update the schedules to reflect an accurate status of the projects progress.

• Coordinates project development on small routine projects including equipment problems and design modifications required by project changes.

• Develops new design standards and modifies existing design standards to provide safe reliable and cost-effective designs. Checks and reviews designs design guides and standards by others (including consultants).

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Associates Degree in one of the following fields of study: drafting design automation electronics mechatronics engineering GIS other related field of lieu of an Associates Degree: a combination of education and experience in design/drafting construction project management or electronics providing equivalent knowledge.

• Working knowledge of one or more of the following: GIS design software work management programs and related systems desirable.

• Knowledge of construction standards materials and technical codes is preferred.

• Knowledge of and ability to use Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook Excel Word Access etc.).

• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.

• Drivers License may be required.

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.

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