Xcel Energy · 16 hours ago
Tech Distribution Design Supervisor
Xcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services. The Tech Distribution Design Supervisor will supervise Distribution Design staff, ensuring innovative and cost-effective designs that comply with corporate standards while balancing customer needs and administrative guidelines.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Supervise Distribution Design personnel. Prioritize and assign work, assemble teams utilizing internal and/or external resources. Monitor and document results in order to ensure successful completion of projects, which includes monitoring Key Performance Indicators of cost, timeliness, etc. Assist in individual and team goal setting and monitoring as they relate to department goals and measures. Attract, recruit and retain a motivated and engaged workforce. Establish and communicate clear performance expectations so that employees know how their work contributes to the achievement of department, business unit and corporate objectives
Provides support and direction regarding technical information, preliminary designs, indicative costs and schedules to internal and external customers to support planning, budgeting, siting, permitting, maintenance activities, easement encroachment and relocation solutions and system restoration
Performs Design functions related to distribution projects varying in length and complexity. Prepares and checks preliminary and final distribution project designs, bills of material, cost estimates and material specifications relative to construction and improvements of distribution facilities
Review, monitor and approve distribution projects for compliance with national and state codes/tariffs and internal design standards and policies. Develop and recommend processes to ensure compliance with all requirements. Participates in corporate standards for design, policies and construction materials
Demonstrates technical expertise by keeping current and informed about technical developments and industry practices. Provides mentoring and training to new hires and existing Design personnel using the established skill based programs and other training resources
Assist Construction and Maintenance, Distribution Operations and Area Engineering with solutions to special projects or problems. Supports Engineering and Design to ensure customer and Company needs are met as related to Xcel Energy construction and maintenance activities
Lead Distribution Design as point of contact for internal and external customers. Fill in for Manager as necessary and complete other duties as assigned
Share responsibility for after hours "On-Call" duty for Xcel Energy Delivery. Assist in storm restoration efforts by troubleshooting and prioritizing outages, mobilizing design resources into the field for crew assistance and visual inspections and ensure public safety
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited program combined with a minimum of 3 years engineering work experience within delivery construction, design, scheduling, maintenance or operations area or related field preferred
OR High School Diploma or equivalent
Two-year technical degree and minimum of 6 years work experience in delivery construction, design, scheduling, maintenance, operations, or related field or a combination of education, training, and work experience providing equivalent knowledge
Demonstrated ability to manage work activities to meet customer requirements
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong team building and leadership ability
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use a wide range of computer software products and design tools (e.g., Excel, Access, Work Management, Scheduling tool, PassPort, etc.)
Travel will be required
Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment
Preferred
Project management or lead work experience preferred
Benefits
Annual Incentive Program
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
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
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