Design Technician

Design Technician

Help Build the Infrastructure That Powers Communities

Are you ready to put your AutoCAD and design skills to work on projects that make a real impact? We're looking for a Design Technician who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys solving challenges that help deliver reliable utility services to communities across the country.

This role offers a unique blend of technical design, fieldwork, and project coordination, giving you exposure to every stage of the utility design process. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, leverage industry-leading technology, and contribute to projects that support critical infrastructure.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Meaningful Work – Contribute to projects that support essential utility and energy infrastructure.

Work-Life Flexibility – Enjoy a hybrid work environment with a balance of office, remote, and field-based responsibilities.

Career Growth & Development – Gain hands-on experience, learn industry best practices, and expand your technical expertise through ongoing training and mentorship.

Collaborative Culture – Partner with engineers, designers, project managers, and utility professionals in a team-oriented environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.

Safety First Mindset – Be part of an organization that prioritizes employee safety, quality, and professional excellence.

What You'll Do

As a Design Technician, you'll support a variety of utility customers and projects by creating and managing designs, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring projects move efficiently from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Create utility designs and construction drawings using AutoCAD.
• Perform engineering calculations and validate easement requirements.
• Develop cost estimates for design and construction activities.
• Prepare permit packages and supporting documentation.
• Conduct field surveys and inspections of overhead and underground utility facilities.
• Test, document, and assess power distribution systems and compressors.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Review GIS Small world data to identify updates, conflicts, and design impacts.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to support successful project execution.
• Apply safety standards, design requirements, and regulatory guidelines to all work.
• Process permit documentation and interpret electronic pole diagrams.

What We're Looking For Required Qualifications

• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Strong mathematical, measurement, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to successfully complete math and measurement assessments.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD design in a utility, engineering, or related environment.
• Experience with GIS Small world.
• Associate's degree in Design, Drafting, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of utility design, permitting, or construction processes.

Work Environment

This position offers a dynamic balance between office and field responsibilities:

• 70% Office / Remote Work
• 30% Field Work

You'll have the opportunity to collaborate remotely while also gaining valuable hands-on experience in the field, allowing you to see your designs come to life.

Take the Next Step

If you're passionate about design, technology, and building infrastructure that matters, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program…