Xcel Energy

Electric Transmission Designer I – II

Xcel Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Minneapolis • Minnesota • Wisconsin • United States

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Salary

💰 $25 - $41 per hour

About the role

  • Efficiently and safely produce Metering & Relaying diagrams, Communication One-Lines, Panel Elevations, Schematic Diagrams, and Wiring Diagrams per engineering Scope of Work documents
  • Provides support and direction for well executed team efforts on projects including planning, scheduling, cost and budget control, and communication to the project team members, and management
  • Perform inspection work and maintain liaison with construction and/or contractor field construction personnel to ensure adequacy of design, and compliance with plans and specifications
  • Effectively plan design activities, in accordance with the project teams plans, to assure projects are completed as scheduled
  • Update the schedules to reflect an accurate status of the project's progress
  • Coordinates project development on small, routine projects, including equipment problems, and design modifications required by project changes
  • Develops new design standards and modifies existing design standards to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective designs
  • Checks and reviews designs, design guides and standards by others (including consultants)

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum of Associate's 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's 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 construction standards, materials, and technical codes is preferred
  • Knowledge of and ability to use Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, etc.)
  • Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision
  • Driver's License may be required
  • Associate's 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
  • 2+ years of 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 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
  • Driver's License may be required
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 Leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
draftingdesignautomationelectronicsmechatronicsGISinspectionproject managementdesign standardscost-effective design
Soft Skills
self-starterminimal supervisioncommunicationplanningschedulingbudget controlteam collaborationdirectionproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
High School DiplomaGEDAssociate's Degree