Designer

Entry level design position that provides new and existing commercial, industrial, residential, and internal customers with distribution design project management for the least complex areas of design. The responsibility of this position is to function as the primary contact for future and existing customers by providing cost effective designs that balance customer needs in accordance with Xcel Energy's standards and administrative guidelines. May provide work clarification for construction personnel and act as the liaison between the construction department and customers. May be expected to assist as needed after normal business hours during emergency situations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial customer contact through post project analysis. Establish and manage the construction work plan in order to meet the customers schedule and design requirements as well as financial and budgetary requirements.
• 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 the least complex areas of design. Responsible for the generation of additional revenue through contracts with new business or existing customers
• 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.

1. Explain what the scope of the work/project is? Project Overview, deliverables (what is this person responsible for).

This role is a Project Manager – Electrical Distribution (Designer/PM hybrid) supporting customer-driven distribution work.

Responsible for managing assigned territory projects from intake through completion.

Key deliverables include:

Designing distribution work (GIS-based)

Managing project lifecycle

Coordinating with internal teams (engineering, operations, construction)

Supporting new service applications (residential and commercial customers)

1. What are the top 3-5 skills and qualifications (technology/application/software, etc.) required?

Electrical distribution design experience

Project management exposure

Customer-facing experience

Construction or utility background

Microsoft Office

2. What non-technical skills are necessary (i.e., such as communication, problem solving, team player)?

Strong communication skills

Customer service orientation

Team collaboration

Ability to work cross-functionally

3. Ideal candidate background and how many years required?

Entry-level (0–3 years experience) Electrical, GIS, Mapping, Project Management, Construction

4. Are there any specific companies you like to see on a candidate's resume?

N/A

5. Are there any certifications that the candidate must possess?

Associate degree

6. Are there any preferred or "nice to have " skills?

Utility industry experience preferred

GIS