Distribution Design Manager – Gas & Electric

Xcel Energy

Distribution Design Manager overseeing design activities for gas and electric distribution systems. Leading innovative designs and supporting operational efficiency at Xcel Energy.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $97,600 - $138,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in electric and gas distribution design, with a strong focus on leadership, resource management, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Proven ability to develop strategic partnerships and mentor teams while driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

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Electric Distribution Design ExperienceGas Distribution Design ExperienceLeadership and Team DevelopmentProcess AutomationPower BI

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Hard Skills

Electric Distribution DesignGas Distribution DesignProject PlanningBudgetingQuality Standards AdherenceContinuous ImprovementResource UtilizationSafety ComplianceCost-ContainmentSystem Reliability

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingEmployee MentoringMotivational LeadershipEffective CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Power BISharePoint ListsCorporate Management System

Industry Keywords

ConstructionOperationsStrategic PartnershipsCustomer SatisfactionAsset Utilization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides leadership and overall direction for distribution design activities which may include planning and budgeting related to distribution capital projects and support of construction and operations departments.
Manages highly skilled technical groups with responsibility for adherence to corporate design and quality standards.
Develops leadership, selects and retains a multi-functional, diversified, well-trained, motivated and empowered workforce.
Promotes employee involvement in continuous learning, career planning and enhancing job/industry knowledge and skills.
Responsible for effective, efficient and competitive utilization of design resources, with emphasis on safety, timeliness, cost-containment, system reliability, customer satisfaction, optimal asset utilization and compliance with regulations.
Establishes the Unit's business plan, goals and objectives in line with corporate and business unit strategic goals and initiatives.
Provide feedback and direction to employees utilizing the Corporate Management System to ensure that business unit goals are met.
Actively participate in formal company efforts to streamline processes, maintain and improve safety goals, meet customer expectations, and reduce costs.
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with other business units and departments to ensure staff and customers receive information that is current, accurate and meets their expectations.
Provide mentoring and training to new hires, and existing designers, using the established Skill Based programs and other training resources.
Share responsibility for after hours "On-Call" duty.
Assist in storm restoration efforts by troubleshooting and prioritizing outages, mobilizing design resources into the field for crew assistance and visual inspections and ensure public safety.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 7 years electric and/or gas distribution design experience (preferably from design, engineering, construction, or operations) required OR bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with three or more years of electric and/or gas distribution experience.
Previous experience with Power BI, SharePoint Lists, or process automation.
A self-motivated problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Program
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