Designer

Location:

• Western Ave Service Center; 1400 Western Ave Eau Claire WI 54703
• Menomonie Service Center in Menomonie

Creates, updates and revises sketches, working drawings and contract documents using Computer Assisted Design (CAD) software or manual means of drafting to meet customer requirements. Prepares 2D and 3D models. Must be able to read and comprehend detailed customer requirements, data sheets and supplier specifications. Assignments will be completed utilizing information provided by project engineering, architectural, or technical services staff under the direction of a supervisor. Requires familiarity with drafting techniques and engineering concepts and terminology. Able to read engineering drawing and blueprints. Prepares documentation to support design drawings. Prepare bills of material, schedules, and assist engineering personnel with formal drawing transmittals and construction issues. ****The successful candidate will be creating new and/or modifying electric designs of distribution and service facilities. Xcel Energy uses Client Manager/GIS Smallworld for design. CAD is no longer used. Knowledge of the electric utility industry preferred however a combination of contruction, project management, business, GIS, and other related degrees and experience is acceptable. Being organized, accountable, and having excellent customer service skills while managing multiple projects throughout the design lifecycle is a must. Job Details and Requirements Section 1. Explain what the scope of the work/project is? Project Overview, deliverables (what is this person responsible for).

• Design and manage electric distribution projects for new and existing customers.
• Responsibilities include customer interaction, project management, field assessments, and system design using Client Smallworld (customized GIS).
• Tasks include transformer sizing, underground cable routing, and pole placement.

What are the top 3-5 skills and qualifications (technology/application/software, etc.) required?

• Strong communication (verbal and written).
• Organizational and project management skills.
• Basic electrical knowledge or background.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• GIS/AutoCAD experience is a plus but not required.

2. What non-technical skills are necessary (i.e., such as communication, problem solving, team player)?

• People skills.
• Desire to learn.
• daptability and independence.

3. Ideal candidate background and how many years required?

• No specific degree required.
• Open to various backgrounds (construction, call center, police, etc.).
• Experience in electrical or utility fields is a plus.

4. re there any certifications that the candidate must possess? None required. 5. re there any preferred or "nice to have" skills?

• GIS or AutoCAD experience.
• Electrical or utility background. Omni Inclusive