Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description:

Client is seeking a Designer I to support its Solar Design team within the electric distribution organization. This role is responsible for designing and upgrading distribution systems to support residential and commercial solar interconnections. The position blends fieldwork, customer interaction, and office-based design activities and is ideal for candidates with utility, construction, or engineering-related backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and upgrade electric distribution systems to support solar interconnections
• Develop transformer upgrades, pole-to-pole, and pole-to-house distribution designs
• Conduct site checks at residential and commercial customer locations
• Research system maps and existing infrastructure to determine design requirements
• Create detailed upgrade plans using GIS applications
• Develop and provide cost estimates to engineering teams
• Manage multiple design and construction projects concurrently
• Collaborate with engineers, DER groups, and internal stakeholders
• Interact directly with customers during field visits and site assessments

Typical Day

• Receive design and project assignments from a manager or DER group
• Perform site checks and field visits as required
• Balance multiple design and construction projects
• Complete design work and documentation in the office or remotely
• Coordinate regularly with internal teams and customers

Team & Work Environment

• Team size: Approximately 8 people
• Supports both internal business partners and external customers
• Collaborative, supportive team environment with independent ownership of assignments

Training & Ramp-Up

• Expected ramp-up time: 6–8 weeks
• Training will focus on Xcel Energy processes, procedures, and policies

Required Qualifications

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Professional and personable demeanor when working with customers
• Background in construction, engineering, mapping, field staking, or related experience
• Experience working with or for a utility company preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Utility distribution design experience
• Experience with GIS tools
• Familiarity with SAP
• Customer-facing experience
• Utility construction experience (non-residential preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred