Distribution Designer I, II, Senior, or Principal - Chanhassen

Xcel Energy•Chanhassen, MN

3d•$29 - $62•Hybrid

About The Position

Xcel Energy is hiring a Distribution Designer at the I, II, Senior, or Principal level in Chanhassen. This role provides project management for distribution design serving new and existing commercial, industrial, residential, and internal customers, including complex projects. The designer is the primary customer contact and develops cost-effective designs that meet customer needs while following Xcel Energy standards and administrative guidelines. The position may clarify work and direct construction personnel, serve as a liaison between construction and customers, and mentor or train other designers. Travel and overnight stays may be required, and the designer may be asked to assist outside normal business hours during emergencies. The position manages projects from initial customer contact through post-project analysis, including developing construction work plans that meet customer schedules, design requirements, and financial and budgetary requirements. It also represents Xcel Energy to public officials, contractors, agencies, vendors, architects, and engineers; obtains permits and easements; and executes contracts and agreements in compliance with administrative and regulatory requirements. The role may be hired at one of four levels, with hourly pay ranges of $29.40–$41.13 for Designer I, $33.90–$47.43 for Designer II, $39.00–$54.53 for Senior Designer, and $44.40–$62.13 for Principal Designer. The overall anticipated starting base pay is $29.40–$62.13 per hour.

Requirements

Associate degree in drafting, design, automation, electronics, mechatronics, engineering, GIS, or a related field; or equivalent knowledge from a combination of education and experience in design/drafting, construction, project management, or electronics.
Designer II: at least 2 years of experience as a Designer I or equivalent experience.
Senior Designer: at least 5 years of design or equivalent experience; preferably 3 years as an Xcel Energy Designer II.
Principal Designer: at least 9 years of design or equivalent experience; preferably 3 years as an Xcel Energy Senior Designer.
Knowledge or proficiency in GIS, design software, work management programs, or related systems as appropriate to the level; mastery is required for Senior Designer and subject-matter expertise for Principal Designer.
Knowledge of construction standards, materials, and technical codes; demonstrated knowledge of transmission line, substation, or distribution design for Senior Designer, and subject-matter expertise in one of these areas for Principal Designer.
Ability to use Windows and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access; mastery is required at Senior level and expertise at Principal level.
Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision; effective communication and problem-solving skills are specified for Senior and Principal levels.
A driver's license may be required.
Travel and overnight stays may be required; may need to assist outside normal business hours during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of GIS, design software, work management programs, or related systems for Designer I.
Preferably 3 years as an Xcel Energy Designer II for Senior Designer.
Preferably 3 years as an Xcel Energy Senior Designer for Principal Designer.

Responsibilities

Design safe operating facilities for new and existing customers in accordance with Xcel Energy construction standards and administrative instructions.
Manage distribution design projects, including complex designs, and provide project management across design areas.
Generate additional company revenue through contacts with new or existing customers.
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.
Mentor and train designers as needed.
Set direction, influence others, and build teamwork across work groups to help achieve department and company goals.
Represent the company to 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.
Provide work clarification and direction to construction personnel when required, and liaise between construction and customers.

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, if enrolled in an eligible health plan
Limited-Purpose Flexible Spending Account, if enrolled in an eligible health plan and Health Savings Account
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Center Reimbursement, if enrolled in an eligible health plan
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off
Parental Leave