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Electric Transmission Designer I

Electric Transmission Designer I

Xcel EnergyMinneapolis, MN, US
17 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

  • Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401, United States of America
  • Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 54702

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.

This position can be based in Minneapolis, MN 55401 or Eau Claire, WI 54702 on a hybrid (3 days per week on-site) basis.

Position Summary

An entry level position, this position is for a Control or Physical Designer in our substation design group. Be part of a knowledgeable team that creates detailed electrical schematics for controlling and protecting substation equipment, or create the intricate layout and details required to locate and build the substation with all its equipment. The designer works in support of capital improvements, modifications and system reconfigurations completed by construction, operations, or maintenance.

Essential Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Physical Designer - Efficiently and safely produce General Arrangement, Electrical Layout, Cable & Conduit List, Material List, Electrical Equipment Enclosure and Substation One Line drawings 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).
  • Serve as the materials specialist for the team, coordinating and managing parts lists, vendor prints and cut sheets / logistics issues and processes for substation and transmission designs.
  • Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 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.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience coordinating and managing materials / vendor prints and cut sheets / logistics issues as part of main job responsibilities or as an additional duty.
  • PLS-CADD and / or Bentley MicroStation experience
  • 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.

    Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com .

    Non-Bargaining

    The anticipated starting base pay for this position is : $25.00 to $35.00 per hour

    This position is eligible for the following 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

    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.

    In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

    Deadline to Apply : 11 / 21 / 25

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