Distribution Designer I, II, Senior, or Principal - Edina
About The Position
Xcel Energy is hiring a Distribution Designer at the I, II, Senior, or Principal level in Edina. This mastery-level design position provides project management for distribution design work serving new and existing commercial, industrial, residential, and internal customers, including complex designs. The role is the primary contact for future and existing customers and develops cost-effective designs that balance customer needs with Xcel Energy standards and administrative guidelines. The designer may clarify work and provide direction to construction personnel, serve as a liaison between construction and customers, and help mentor and train other designers. Travel and overnight stays may be required, and emergency assistance outside normal business hours may be expected. The position manages projects from initial customer contact through post-project analysis, including construction work plans, customer schedules and design requirements, and financial and budgetary requirements. It represents the company to government officials, contractors, city agencies, vendors, architects, and engineers; obtains permits and easements; and executes contracts and agreements in accordance with administrative instructions and regulatory requirements. The role may be filled at one of four levels. All levels require an associate degree in a relevant field or equivalent education and experience. Higher levels require progressively greater design experience and proficiency or expertise in design-related systems, design disciplines, construction standards, and technical codes. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model; many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday, though expectations vary by role, team, and business needs.
Requirements
- Associate degree in drafting, design, automation, electronics, mechatronics, engineering, GIS, or another related field; a combination of education and experience in design/drafting, construction, project management, or electronics may provide equivalent knowledge or experience.
- Distribution Designer II: At least 2 years of experience as a Designer I or equivalent experience.
- Senior Distribution Designer: At least 5 years of design or equivalent experience; preferably 3 years as an Xcel Energy Designer II.
- Principal Distribution Designer: At least 9 years of design or equivalent experience; preferably 3 years as an Xcel Energy Senior Designer.
- At Designer II level, proficiency in one or more of GIS, design software, work management programs, or related systems.
- At Senior level, mastery of one or more of GIS, design software, or work management programs; knowledge of transmission line, substation, or distribution design; and knowledge of construction standards, materials, and technical codes.
- At Principal level, subject matter expertise in one or more of GIS, design software, or work management programs, and in transmission line, substation, or distribution design; expert knowledge of construction and design standards, materials, and technical codes.
- Knowledge or proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access, with mastery or expertise expected at the Senior and Principal levels.
- Self-starter able to work with minimum or minimal supervision; Senior and Principal levels require highly effective communication and innovative problem-solving skills.
- A driver's license may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of GIS, design software, work management programs, and related systems is desirable at Designer I level.
- Three years as an Xcel Energy Designer II is preferred for Senior Distribution Designer.
- Three years as an Xcel Energy Senior Designer is preferred for Principal Distribution Designer.
Responsibilities
- Design safe operating facilities for new and existing customers in accordance with Xcel Energy construction standards and administrative instructions.
- Provide distribution design project management, including for complex designs.
- Serve as the primary contact for future and existing customers and generate additional company revenue through new-business and existing-customer contacts.
- Manage projects from initial customer contact through post-project analysis.
- Establish and manage construction work plans to meet customer schedules and design requirements, as well as financial and budgetary requirements.
- Provide work clarification and direction to construction personnel when required, and liaise between construction teams and customers.
- Assist with mentoring and training Designers.
- Set direction, influence others, and build teamwork across work groups to achieve department and company goals.
- Represent the company with government officials, contractors, city agencies, vendors, architects, and engineers.
- Obtain permits and easements in accordance with applicable city ordinances and state, federal, and county agency requirements.
- Execute contracts and agreements in compliance with administrative instructions and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Spot On Bonus
- Medical/pharmacy plan
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account for eligible health plan enrollees
- Limited-Purpose Flexible Spending Account for eligible health plan and HSA enrollees
- Transportation Reimbursement Account
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Center Reimbursement for eligible health plan enrollees
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit programs
- Employee recognition program
- Pension
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Volunteer Paid Time Off
- Parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
