Design Technician

Job Title:

Design Technician - Developer-Driven Role

Job Description

Join a dynamic team as a Design Technician, serving as the primary liaison between customers, construction teams, and utility providers. This role involves designing facilities using GIS-based Design Manager, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements. You will interpret construction drawings to define project scope, manage multiple projects, and coordinate with engineers, project managers, and internal teams to ensure timely project completion.

Responsibilities

* Design facilities using GIS-based Design Manager, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

* Interpret construction drawings to define project scope.

* Manage multiple projects from start to finish, tracking progress and ensuring timely completion.

* Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and internal teams to move projects forward.

* Secure permits and easements as needed for construction.

* Execute contracts and agreements in line with administrative and regulatory guidelines.

* Provide accurate cost estimates and create work orders using SAP for construction teams.

* Attend occasional field visits (approximately 10% of time) with senior designers or leads to assess project sites.

* Participate in on-site meetings with clients to determine project requirements.

Essential Skills

* Strong work ethic and customer service skills.

* Technical aptitude with experience in design software, GIS, or graphic design.

* Ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.

* Excellent time management and organizational skills.

* Self-motivated and adaptable to changing priorities.

* Strong communication skills for customer coordination.

* High School Diploma or equivalent required.

* Working knowledge of GIS or similar mapping software.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Valid driver's license and vehicle.

* Interest in joining the energy industry.

* Associate or bachelor's degree in a design, construction, or related field preferred.

* Proficient user of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

* Experience working in SAP platform preferred.

* Previous utility design experience is a plus.

* Experience working with underground utilities is a plus.

Work Environment

The role is based in our modern Dove Valley, CO location, 15 miles south of Denver, with in-office work required 5 days a week. Flexible start times are available after training, ranging between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM. The workday includes a 1.5-hour lunch and two 15-minute breaks daily. The position involves two distinct paths:
Developer-Driven Design, which is customer-facing, and Wildfire Design Team, which focuses on technical, design-only projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenwood Village, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

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 terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Greenwood Village,CO.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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