Designer Distribution I, II

Xcel Energy

Entry level distribution designer at Xcel Energy providing project management for distribution designs. Collaborating with customers and construction teams to ensure safe and compliant designs.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeFaribault • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 - $47 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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 the least complex areas of design
Responsible for the generation of additional revenue through contracts with new business or existing customers
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 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, Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
Self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision
Driver's License may be required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementdesigndraftingconstructionautomationelectronicsmechatronicsGIStechnical codesrevenue generation

Soft Skills

self-starterability to work with minimum supervision

Certifications

High School DiplomaGEDAssociate Degree