Distribution Designer II

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

Intermediate level design position that provides new and existing commercial industrial residential and internal customers with distribution design project management for most 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 Xcel Energys standards and administrative guidelines. May provide work clarification for construction personnel and act as the liaison between the construction department and customers. May be expected to assist as needed after normal business hours during emergency situations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design safe operating facilities for new and existing customers according to Xcel Energy construction standards and interpret administrative instructions for consistent and cost-effective designs. Provide distribution design project management for most areas of design limited only to the most complex. 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 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. Execute contracts and agreements in compliance with administrative instructions and regulatory requirements.

• 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. 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: a combination of education and experience in design/drafting construction project management or electronics providing equivalent experience and knowledge.

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Designer I or equivalent experience.

• Proficient in one or more of the following: GIS design software work management programs and related systems or related systems required. Knowledge of construction standards materials and technical codes.

• Proficient in 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.

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