Distribution Designer I or II

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 54701, United States of America

Hybrid schedule: 3 days per week in office. This position is full‑time, direct‑hire, hourly with overtime eligibility. Eligible for full benefits.

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 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.

Position Summary – Distribution Designer I

Hourly Pay Range: $26.00 – $36.00 per hour

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial customer contact through post‑project analysis. Establish and manage the construction work plan to meet the customer’s schedule, design requirements, and budget.
• Design safe operating facilities for new and existing customers according to Xcel Energy construction standards and interpret administrative instructions for consistent and cost‑effective designs.
• Obtain permits and easements for facilities in accordance with city ordinances, state, federal, and county agencies. Execute contracts and agreements in compliance with administrative instructions and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the company with government officials, contractors, city agencies, vendors, architects, and engineers to provide service to customers.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate’s Degree in drafting, design, automation, electronics, mechatronics, engineering, GIS, or a 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, Word, Excel, Access, etc.).
• Self‑starter, able to work with minimum supervision.
• Driver’s license may be required.

Preferred Qualifications
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Customer facing or customer service experience

Position Summary – Distribution Designer II

Hourly Pay Range: $29.00 – $41.00 per hour

Essential Responsibilities

• Design safe operating facilities for new and existing customers according to Xcel Energy construction standards and interpret administrative instructions for consistent and cost‑effective designs.>
• Provide distribution design project management for most areas of design, limited only to the most complex. Responsible for the generation of additional company revenue through contacts with new business or existing customers.
• Manage projects from initial customer contact through post‑project analysis. Establish and manage the construction work plan to meet the customer’s schedule, design requirements, and budget.
• Obtain permits and easements for facilities in accordance with city ordinances, state, federal, and county agencies. Execute contracts and agreements in compliance with administrative instructions and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the company with government officials, contractors, city agencies, vendors, architects, and engineers to provide service to customers.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate’s Degree in drafting, design, automation, electronics, mechatronics, engineering, GIS, or a 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 experience and knowledge.
• Minimum 2 years’ 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 or 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.

Preferred Qualifications
:
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