design
Posted Jun 2Transmission Designer I
at Xcel Energy
Amarillo 79101, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Perform inspection work and maintain liaison with construction and/or contractor field construction personnel to ensure adequacy of design, and compliance with plans and specifications.
- Effectively plan design activities, in accordance with the project teams plans, to assure projects are completed as scheduled.
- Update the schedules to reflect an accurate status of the project's progress.
- Coordinates project development on small, routine projects, including equipment problems, and design modifications required by project changes.
Requirements
- Requirements High School Diploma or GED. Min. of Assoc.
- Degree in one of the following fields of study: drafting, design, automation, electronics, mechatronics, engineering, GIS, other related field of study.
- Degree: a combination of education and
- experience in design/drafting, construction, project management, or electronics providing equivalent knowledge.
- Knowledge of and ability to use Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, etc.).
- Driver's License may be required. Preferred
- Requirements Working knowledge of one or more of the following: MicroStation, design software, work management programs, and related systems.
- Knowledge of construction standards, materials, and technical codes.
Benefits
- Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $24.50 to $34.30 per hour This position is eligible for the following
- benefits: Spot On Bonus, 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,
Contact
- Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com .
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- If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Additional details
- Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.
- Position Summary Entry level position that designs for transmission lines, electrical or gas distribution and transmission substation projects.
- The designer is specialized in one of three technical areas: physical, control, or civil design, but capable of working in all three technical areas.
- The designer works in support of capital improvements, modifications and system reconfigurations completed by construction, operations, or maintenance. Essential
- Responsibilities Efficiently and safely produces plan & profile drawings, route maps, sag charts, new designs for grading, grounding, foundations, structures, conduit plans, 3 lines, one-lines, ac and dc schematics, metering, relaying, controls, section views, or panel layouts.
- Provides support and direction for well executed team efforts on projects including planning, scheduling, cost and budget control, and communication to the project team members, and management.
- Develops new design standards and modifies existing design standards to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective designs.
- Checks and reviews designs, design guides and standards by others (including consultants). Minimum
- Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision.
- At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need.