Planner - Silverthorne, CO

Xcel Energy•Silverthorne, CO

12d•$41•Onsite

About The Position

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 you’re looking for. We anticipate the need for one (1) Planner 1st 6 mos Progression at our Summit County Operations Center in Silverthorne, Colorado. The starting rate of pay for this position is $41.26 hourly. Summary Processes customer requests, performs customer extension designs/estimates for new or modification of existing distribution delivery systems. Analyzes / designs / estimates systems, reinforcements, relocations and renewals. Schedules/coordinates construction and maintains internal/external communication. Originates distribution service requests. Reviews customer plans and determines requirements such as pressure, loads, meter location, right-of-way & safety requirements. Designs and estimates the cost/labor hours of delivery system new construction, rebuilds and relocations. Initiates and prepares documents such as construction orders, prints, easements and permits as required. Originates and explains company and/or customer contracts, receives customer payments, releases orders and coordinates the extension process to meet customer needs. Provides technical expertise to customers regarding rates, policies and construction standards including analyses of alternatives.

Requirements

Possess a two year technical degree (Drafting, Auto cad, associate engineering, Energy technical specialist, Construction Management, or other related field)
Four-year Bachelor’s degree
Four-year Dept. of Labor Certified Apprenticeship
Two years of relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

Three years’ experience in design/construction of delivery systems desired
Strong Customer Service skills desired
Strong computer skills desired with experience using CRS, SAP, and GIS
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask

Responsibilities

Processes customer requests
Performs customer extension designs/estimates for new or modification of existing distribution delivery systems
Analyzes / designs / estimates systems, reinforcements, relocations and renewals
Schedules/coordinates construction and maintains internal/external communication
Originates distribution service requests
Reviews customer plans and determines requirements such as pressure, loads, meter location, right-of-way & safety requirements
Designs and estimates the cost/labor hours of delivery system new construction, rebuilds and relocations
Initiates and prepares documents such as construction orders, prints, easements and permits as required
Originates and explains company and/or customer contracts, receives customer payments, releases orders and coordinates the extension process to meet customer needs
Provides technical expertise to customers regarding rates, policies and construction standards including analyses of alternatives.

Benefits

Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
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)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Vacation
Holidays
Personal Leave
Sick Time
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
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