Hybrid Electric Transmission Designer I – II

at Xcel Energy

• Job title: Electric Transmission Designer I – II
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $25 - $41 per hour
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Minneapolis, United States

About the role

• Control Designer creating detailed electrical schematics for substation equipment at Xcel Energy. Supporting capital improvements and modifications with a focus on safe, reliable designs.

Responsibilities

• 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