Design Technician - Entry Level

Overview

Entry-level design tech creating utility GIS designs, coordinating projects.

Key Responsibilities

• gis design
• sap orders
• cost estimating
• permit securing
• project management
• client meetings

Tasks

-Participate in on-site client meetings to determine project requirements -Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and internal teams -Impactful Work: Support nearly 1/3 of Xcel Energy’s developer-driven distribution projects and contribute to wildfire mitigation efforts across Colorado -Provide cost estimates and create work orders using SAP -Execute contracts and agreements per regulatory guidelines -Secure permits and easements for construction -Interpret construction drawings to define project scope -Manage multiple projects from initiation to completion -Design utility facilities using GIS-based Design Manager software -Attend occasional field visits (~10%) to assess project sites -Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and construction teams

Requirements

• microsoft office
• gis
• sap
• utility design
• customer service
• degree

What You Bring

-Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook -Experience in design, GIS, or graphic design -Experience with SAP platform -Previous utility design experience -Strong customer service skills -Working knowledge of GIS or similar mapping software -Familiarity with underground utilities -High School Diploma or GED -Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle -Associate or bachelor’s degree in design, construction, or related field

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Benefits

-Performance-Based Pay: Eligible for pay increases within 6-12 months based on performance and initiative -Skill Development: Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like GIS Design Manager, SAP, and MGM -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Employee Assistance Program -Career Growth: Advance through structured knowledge-based paths with clear promotion opportunities every 6-12 months -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Medical, dental & vision -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Transportation benefits -Short and long-term disability -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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