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.

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

Hourly Pay Rate $25.00 - $35.00 with full benefits

An entry level position, this position is for a Control Designer in our substation design group. Be part of a knowledgeable team that creates detailed electrical schematics for controlling and protecting substation equipment. The designer works in support of capital improvements, modifications and system reconfigurations completed by construction, operations, or maintenance.

• 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.
• 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).

• 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.

Hourly Pay Rate $29.00 - $41.00 with full benefits

An intermediate level position, this position is for a Control Designer in our substation design group. Be part of a knowledgeable team that creates detailed electrical schematics for controlling and protecting substation equipment. The designer works in support of capital improvements, modifications and system reconfigurations completed by construction, operations, or maintenance.

• 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 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 or related systems required.
• Knowledge of construction standards, materials, and…