Electric Transmission Designer I or II
Electric Transmission Designer I or II
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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 is based in Denver Colorado 80205 on a hybrid (3 days per week in the office) work schedule. It can be hired at the Designer I or II level depending on the overall candidates experience qualifications and interview results.
Position Summary - Designer I
Hourly Pay Rate $24.00 - $34.00 with full benefits
Under guidance from project engineering architectural or technical services staff assist in the planning design and development of construction drawings for various projects. Provide field support including field verifications for retrofit applications as-built documentation on-site procurement and installation supervision. Provide direction to drafters as required to complete design assignments and review work for accuracy and completeness.
Essential Responsibilities
Develop a complete set of construction drawings.
Exercise independent judgment by utilizing the correct design criteria based on knowledge from vendor data and project scope.
Check drawings for accuracy including dimensions spelling drafting standards and completeness.
Review manufacturers drawings and other discipline drawings and any existing plan drawings for physical interferences.
Communicate with the project engineer and other disciplines to resolve any design problems with the manufacturers drawings or interferences.
Advise assist and occasionally directs drafting personnel of a lesser grade in performance of their assigned duties.
Assure the company quality assurance procedures are followed in completion of assigned tasks.
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or GED.
Associate Degree in one of the following fields of study: drafting design automation electronics mechatronics engineering GIS other related field of study.
In lieu of an Associate 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 AutoCAD and/or MicroStation is preferred.
Knowledge of construction standards materials and technical codes is preferred.
Demonstrate the ability to produce complex engineering drawings in a 2D or 3D environment.
Knowledge of and ability to use Windows operating system Microsoft Office applications (Outlook Excel Word Access)
Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.
Valid driver license.
Position Summary - Designer II
Hourly Pay Rate $28.00 - $39.00 with full benefits
Involved in applications of general design practices. Will select and recommend procedures in design and prepare preliminary designs for Engineers approval. Works independently on design projects in support of design engineer or other professional and will often coordinate drafting efforts on projects. Provides technical support for engineers working in such areas as research design development testing or process improvements. Direct drafters in development of design for projects.
Essential Responsibilities
Develop engineering drawings for construction.
Exercise independent judgment by utilizing the correct design criteria based on knowledge from vendor data and project scope.
Check drawings for accuracy including dimensions spelling drafting standards and completeness.
Review manufacturers drawings and other discipline drawings and any existing plan drawings for physical interferences
Assure that anticipated problems in manufacture assembly installation and operation are resolved by the drawings produced.
Advise assist and directs drafting personnel of a lesser grade in performance of their assigned duties.
Assure the company quality assurance procedures are followed in completion of assigned tasks.
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or GED. Min. of Assoc. Degree in one of the following fields of study: drafting design automation electronics mechatronics engineering GIS other related field of study.
In lieu of an Assoc. Degree: Minimum 2 years design experience or equivalent job-related experience in one of the following: design construction or electronics providing equivalent experience and knowledge.
Proficient in one or more of the following: GIS design software work management programs and related systems required.
Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation is preferred.
Knowledge of construction standards materials and technical codes. Demonstrate the ability to produce complex engineering drawings in a 2D or 3D environment. Able to perform field site walkdowns.
May be required to work on construction sites and in an industrial plant environment.
Knowledge of and ability to use Windows operating system Microsoft Office applications (Outlook Excel Word Access) Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.
Valid driver license.
Preferred Qualifications For Both Levels
PLS-CADD experience
Bentley MicroStation 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: $24.00 to $39.00 per hourThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Spot On Bonus 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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Employment Type
Full-Time
