Distribution Designer (II, Senior, or Principal)

Xcel Energy

White Bear Lake, MN

Full Time

Posted September 24, 2026

$34 - $58/hr

Utilities

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
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Job Description

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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.
In lieu of an Assoc. Degree: a combination of education and experience in design/drafting, construction, project management, or electronics providing equivalent experience and knowledge.
Minimum 2 years' experience as a Designer I or equivalent experience.
Proficient in one or more of the following: GIS, design software, work management programs, and related systems or related systems required.
Knowledge of construction standards, materials, and technical codes.
Proficient in Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, etc.).
Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision.
Driver's License may be required.
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 and 5 years direct Designer level experience.
In lieu of an Assoc. Degree: a combination of education and experience in design/drafting, construction, project management, or electronics providing equivalent experience and knowledge.
Minimum of 5 years design experience or equivalent experience - preferably 3 years as an Xcel Energy Designer II.
Mastery of one or more of the following: GIS, design software, work management programs, required. Demonstrated knowledge of Transmission line design, Substation design, or Distribution design.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction standards, materials, and technical codes.
Mastery of Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, etc.).
Highly effective communication and innovative problem-solving skills - self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision.
Driver's License may be required.
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 or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
In lieu of an Assoc. Degree: a combination of education and experience in design/drafting, construction, project management, or electronics providing equivalent experience and knowledge.
Must have at least 9 years of design experience or equivalent experience - preferably 3 years as an Xcel Energy Sr. Designer.
Subject matter expert in one or more of the following: GIS, design software, or work management programs.
Subject matter expert of Transmission line design, Substation design, or Distribution design.
Expert knowledge of construction standards, design standards, materials, and technical codes.
Expert in Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, etc.).
Highly effective communication and innovative problem-solving skills, self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision.
Driver's License may be required.
Existing Xcel Energy Electric Distribution Design experience.
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