Hybrid Electric Distribution Design Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Pension

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Senior Distribution Design leader to supervise design staff and deliver compliant, cost-effective distribution solutions. You will coordinate internal and external resources, mentor engineers, and ensure safe, reliable operation of electric and gas facilities.

Hybrid work model; onsite three days a week with remote flexibility based on role. You will drive process improvements, review designs, and support budgeting, scheduling, and project delivery for the utility’s

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required; or equivalent with related experience.
• 3+ years engineering work in delivery construction, design, scheduling, or operations.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Experience using Excel, Access and design tools.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Distribution Design staff and allocate work.
• Provide technical guidance for planning, budgeting, siting, and restoration.
• Prepare and review design, BOM, cost estimates, and material specs.
• Ensure compliance with codes, tariffs, and internal standards.
• Mentor and train design personnel; lead internal initiatives.
• Act as point of contact for internal/external customers.
• Participate in after-hours on-call duty.

Skills

Excel

Access

Work Management

Scheduling tool

PassPort

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Access

Work Management

Scheduling tool

PassPort

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Senior Distribution Design leader to supervise design staff and deliver compliant, cost-effective distribution solutions. You will coordinate internal and external resources, mentor engineers, and ensure safe, reliable operation of electric and gas facilities.

Hybrid work model; onsite three days a week with remote flexibility based on role. You will drive process improvements, review designs, and support budgeting, scheduling, and project delivery for the utility’s