Tech Distribution Design Supervisor

Public Service Co. of Colorado; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Pension

Paid time off

Job summary

Xcel Energy, Inc. in Colorado is seeking a Senior Distribution Design Manager to supervise Distribution Design staff and ensure cost-efficient, compliant designs.

You will coordinate with planning, Right Of Way, construction, and operations, mentor design personnel, and lead projects from concept through final design while upholding corporate standards and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering; ABET accredited; 3+ years engineering in delivery construction, design, scheduling, maintenance or operations.
• Alternative: High School Diploma with a combination of education and experience.
• Two-year technical degree with 6+ years in relevant field or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to manage work activities to meet customer requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to lead and build teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Distribution Design personnel.
• Prioritize and assign work; assemble teams with internal/external resources.
• Monitor results and KPIs for cost and timeliness of projects.
• Provide mentorship and training to new hires and existing staff.
• Support planning, budgeting, siting, permitting, and restoration activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited electrical/mechanical engineering degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two-year technical degree + 6 years exp.

Tools

Excel

Access

Work Management

Scheduling tool

Passport

GIS

SAP

Job description

About Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.

Position Summary

Supervise Distribution Design staff and ensure innovative and cost-effective designs that are compliant with corporate standards and policies. Responsible for balancing customer needs while maintaining Xcel Energy standards and administrative guidelines. Ensure consistent and effective use of Design resources, tools and processes. Provide resident technical matter expertise, and real-time technical support services to planning, Right Of Way, construction and operations for electric and gas distribution facilities. Anticipates and positions project teams to meet near‑term and future needs. Support attainment of corporate and business unit goals and objectives.

Essential 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from an 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 Characteristics

Project management or lead work experience preferred. Previous experience working with SAP, GIS and Design Manager.

Our culture

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Our Values

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Our Employee Commitments

Work that makes a difference

Opportunities to Grow and Rewards

A team you can count on. Opportunities to grow. Rewards that help you thrive. Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $120,566.66 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Flexible Spending 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

Accessibility Statement

Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users.

Deadline to Apply

11/23/26

EEO Statement

EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)

Cybersecurity Commitment

All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.

Equity and Inclusion

We’re committed to leading with equity and inclusion. You’re not waiting for change – you’re creating it. You’re driven to protect the environment, support your community, and seek innovation.

Additional Employer Values

You are reliable, trustworthy and bring integrity to everything you do. We are leading the way in clean energy. We’re using technology and innovation in every facet of our company. We’re providing safe, stable jobs with robust benefits. We keep our customers at the center of all we do. We’re committed to hiring a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can provide carbon‑free electricity by 2050. Together, we can take care of the environment and our communities. Together, we can create a place where everyone belongs. Together we’re building a better tomorrow.