Planner - Silverthorne

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 mo Progression at our Summit County Operations Center in Silverthorne, Colorado. The starting rate of pay for this position is $41.26 hourly.

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.

• 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

• 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

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Bargaining:
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is $41.26 per hour.

This position is eligible for the following 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).

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

Final date to receive applications: 03/16/26

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