Xcel Energy · 23 hours ago
Designer (contract)
Phillips, IL
Contract
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $27/hrXcel Energy is a leading energy company, and they are seeking a Designer to create and manage electric distribution projects. The role involves customer interaction, project management, field assessments, and system design using GE Smallworld GIS software.
EnergyIndustrialAgricultureElectrical DistributionNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Creates, updates and revises sketches, working drawings and contract documents using SmallWorld GIS software or manual means of drafting to meet customer requirements
Prepares 2D and 3D models
Must be able to read and comprehend detailed customer requirements, data sheets and supplier specifications
Assignments will be completed utilizing information provided by project engineering, architectural, or technical services staff under the direction of a supervisor
Requires familiarity with drafting techniques and engineering concepts and terminology
Able to read engineering drawing and blueprints
Prepares documentation to support design drawings
Prepare bills of material, schedules, and assist engineering personnel with formal drawing transmittals and construction issues
Design and manage electric distribution projects for new and existing customers
Responsibilities include customer interaction, project management, field assessments, and system design using GE Smallworld (customized GIS)
Tasks include transformer sizing, underground cable routing, and pole placement
Check SAP for new customer contacts
Field visits or computer-based design work
Weekly scheduling meetings (Mon/Tues) and team touchpoints (Thurs)
Hybrid of individual and team work
Collaborative office environment with idea sharing
Mix of field and office work
Qualification
Required
Strong communication (verbal and written)
Organizational and project management skills
Basic electrical knowledge or background
Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Preferred
GIS or AutoCAD experience
Electrical or utility background
Benefits
Mileage reimbursement
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.
Founded in 1909
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Tim Peterson
CIO/CTO
Recent News
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