Hybrid Distribution Design Lead - Electric Utility

Xcel Energy; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Health Care Flexible Spending

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation Reimbursement Account

Short-term disability (STD)

Long-term disability (LTD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Transit programs

Employee recognition program

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Distribution Design Supervisor to lead teams delivering innovative, cost-effective designs for electric and gas facilities. You will balance customer needs with Xcel Energy standards, directing planning, ROW, construction and operations support.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, ensuring compliance with codes and internal standards, and driving design efficiency. This role requires collaboration in a hybrid setup, located in Colorado, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with 3 years' engineering experience in delivery construction, design, scheduling, maintenance or operations.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; 2-year technical degree with at least 6 years' related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage work activities to meet customer requirements.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; strong leadership ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Excel, Access, Work Management, Scheduling tool, PassPort, etc.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Distribution Design personnel: assign work, monitor results and coach performance.
• Provide technical information, preliminary designs, costs and schedules to internal/external customers.
• Prepare and review designs, BOMs, cost estimates for distribution facilities.
• Review and approve projects for compliance with codes, tariffs and standards; refine processes.
• Mentor and train Design personnel; stay current with industry practices.
• Assist in solutions for special projects with Engineering and Design teams.
• Lead Distribution Design as contact for customers; cover for Manager when needed.
• Participate in after-hours on-call duty and storm restoration support.

Skills

Manage work activities

Analytical skills

Leadership ability

Verbal and written communication

Computer software & design tools

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

High school diploma or 2-year technical degree with 6+ years experience

Tools

Excel

Access

Work Management

Scheduling tool

PassPort

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Distribution Design Supervisor to lead teams delivering innovative, cost-effective designs for electric and gas facilities. You will balance customer needs with Xcel Energy standards, directing planning, ROW, construction and operations support.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, ensuring compliance with codes and internal standards, and driving design efficiency. This role requires collaboration in a hybrid setup, located in Colorado, with opportunities to