Planner 1st 6 Mos - Denver, CO Job

Location(s): CO - Denver

Are you fit and ready to work hard at a challenging but rewarding job that doesn’t require you to sit behind a desk all day? Do you want to build a long-term career in a stable industry at a company that’s committed to treating you with respect, training you well and ensuring your safety? A field or skilled labor job at Xcel Energy could be the opportunity you’re looking for.

***NOTE: This position requires an assessment prior to interview consideration. We ask you to please carefully read the instructions below

We anticipate the need for one or more Planner 1st 6 mos(s) at our Valentia Service Center in Denver, Colorado. The starting rate of pay for this position is $37.77 hourly. 

Summary

Processes customer requests, performs customer extension designs/estimates for new or modification of existing distribution delivery systems. Analyzes / designs / estimates systems, reinforcements, relocations and renewals. Schedules/coordinates construction and maintains internal/external communication. Originates distribution service requests. Reviews customer plans and determines requirements such as pressure, loads, meter location, right-of-way & safety requirements. Designs and estimates the cost/labor hours of delivery system new construction, rebuilds and relocations. Initiates and prepares documents such as construction orders, prints, easements and permits as required. Originates and explains company and/or customer contracts, receives customer payments, releases orders and coordinates the extension process to meet customer needs. Provides technical expertise to customers regarding rates, policies and construction standards including analyses of alternatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Possess a two year technical degree (Drafting, Auto cad, associate engineering, Energy technical specialist, Construction Management, or other related field)
• Three years’ experience in design/construction of delivery systems desired
• Strong Customer Service skills desired

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Steps in Xcel Energy’s hiring process

1. All qualified candidates will be sent an online assessment via e-mail. Applicants must successfully pass in order to be further considered.
2. Candidates who successfully pass the assessment will be contacted to come in for an information session and interview.
3. After attending our information session/interview, our Team Leaders will collaborate to decide which candidates are best qualified and offers will be made.
4. Candidates who accept the employment offer will be required to pass Xcel Energy’s background check and drug test. This process can take up to two weeks before clearance is issued.
5. After successful passing of the background check and drug test, candidates are ready to start the training class.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
   

Posting Notes:  CO - Denver || CO - Denver || United States (US) || Operations || 62260:Design Valentia 1 PSC || Full-Time || Bargaining ||
 

Requisition Number: 19294

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com