Electric Transmission Designer I or II

Overview

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.

Location and schedule
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This position can be based in Minneapolis, MN 55401, or Eau Claire, WI 54702, on a hybrid (3 days per week in the office) schedule. The role can be hired at the Designer I or II level depending on the candidate’s experience and interview results.

Compensation
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Hourly Pay Rate $25.00 - $35.00 with full benefits (Designer I);
Hourly Pay Rate $29.00 - $41.00 with full benefits (Designer II).

• Control Designer – Efficiently and safely produce Metering & Relaying diagrams, Communication One-Lines, Panel Elevations, Schematic Diagrams, and Wiring Diagrams per engineering Scope of Work documents.
• Provide support and direction for team efforts on projects including planning, scheduling, cost and budget control, and communication to project team members and management.
• Perform inspection work and maintain liaison with construction and/or contractor field personnel to ensure adequacy of design and compliance with plans and specifications.
• Plan design activities to ensure projects are completed as scheduled; update schedules to reflect project progress.
• Coordinate project development on small, routine projects, including equipment problems and design modifications required by project changes.
• Develop and modify design standards to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective designs. Check and review designs, design guides, and standards by others (including consultants).

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate’s Degree in drafting, design, automation, electronics, mechatronics, engineering, GIS, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of GIS, design software, work management programs, or related systems desirable.
• Knowledge of construction standards, materials, and technical codes is preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access).
• Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Driver’s License may be required.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate’s Degree in drafting, design, automation, electronics, mechatronics, engineering, GIS, or related field; or equivalent experience/knowledge.
• 2+ years of experience as a Designer I or equivalent.
• Proficiency in GIS, design software, work management programs, and related systems.
• Knowledge of construction standards, materials, and technical codes. Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Driver’s License may be required.

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. 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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