Tech Distribution Design Supervisor

Xcel Energy

. Supervise Distribution Design personnel .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeFort Collins • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,900 - $120,567 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supervising distribution design personnel, managing project compliance with national and state codes, and providing technical direction for electric and gas distribution projects. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for mentoring teams and ensuring project success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Electrical EngineeringProject Management ExperienceDesign Functions For Electric And Gas DistributionKnowledge Of SAP And GISAnalytical And Problem Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Design FunctionsProject ComplianceCost EstimatesMaterial SpecificationsKPI MonitoringGoal SettingTroubleshootingVisual InspectionsWork ManagementScheduling

Soft Skills

Team BuildingLeadership AbilityVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationMotivational Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelAccessScheduling ToolPassPortDesign Manager

Industry Keywords

Delivery ConstructionDesignMaintenanceOperationsNational And State Codes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise Distribution Design personnel
Prioritize and assign work and assemble teams using internal and/or external resources
Monitor and document project results, including cost and timeliness KPIs
Assist with individual and team goal setting and monitoring
Attract, recruit and retain a motivated and engaged workforce
Establish and communicate performance expectations
Provide technical direction on information, preliminary designs, indicative costs and schedules to internal and external customers
Perform design functions for electric and gas distribution projects
Prepare and check preliminary and final project designs, bills of material, cost estimates and material specifications
Review, monitor and approve projects for compliance with national and state codes/tariffs and internal standards and policies
Develop and recommend compliance processes
Keep current on technical developments and industry practices
Mentor and train new and existing Design personnel
Assist Construction and Maintenance, Distribution Operations and Area Engineering with special projects and problems
Serve as point of contact for internal and external customers
Fill in for the Manager as necessary
Share responsibility for after-hours on-call duty
Assist in storm restoration by troubleshooting and prioritizing outages, mobilizing design resources into the field, supporting crews, conducting visual inspections and ensuring public safety

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, including Excel, Access, Work Management, Scheduling tool, and PassPort
Travel will be required
Project management or lead work experience preferred
Previous experience working with SAP, GIS and Design Manager preferred
Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Hybrid work model supporting collaboration and flexibility
Opportunities to grow and expand skills
Rewards, recognition, and support