Design Technician

188 Q3 Contracting, Inc; Colorado; On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Weekly pay

ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Primoris Services Corporation is seeking a Design Technician to create new distribution and service designs for gas and electrical facilities. Trainable candidates with AutoCAD, GIS, mapping, or related software are encouraged to apply.

The role involves on-site work in Dove Valley, CO and some travel up to 10% with a strong emphasis on meeting deadlines. A successful Designer will be self-motivated, adaptable, and a strong problem solver with expert time management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor's degree in a design, construction, or related field preferred.
• Proficient user of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of GIS or similar mapping software is required.
• Previous utility design experience preferred.
• Experience working with underground utilities preferred.
• Experience working in SAP platform preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; ability to maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with all customers (internal/external).
• Must possess and maintain an appropriate and valid Driver's License for the state in which the primary work functions are performed.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to build relationships.
• Excellent analytical skills with high-level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities to be effective and efficient.
• Must be comfortable and effective working in an environment with changing demands, delays and responding to unexpected situations.
• Ability to maintain and protect confidential information.
• Bilingual Spanish skills desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary point of contact and liaison between customers, construction and utility providers.
• Provide cost effective designs and first-class customer service while balancing regulations and engineering standards.
• Design facilities for new and existing customers according to the customer’s construction standards.
• Read and interpret multiple types of construction drawings to determine job scopes.
• Manage and report on multiple projects from start to finish.
• Work with area engineers, customers and local division support to meet deadlines.
• Obtain permits and easements for facilities in accordance with city ordinances, state, federal, and county agencies as required.
• Execute contracts and agreements in compliance with administrative instructions and regulatory requirements.
• Actively communicate with customers, vendors, and supervisors on all aspects of individual jobs.
• Provide cost-effective estimates to your customers using standardized documents.
• Schedule and attend meetings on-site with customers to determine site‑specific requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Mapping software

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Overview

Primoris Services Corporation is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. Q3 Contracting (Q3C), a division of Primoris Services Corporation, is a publicly owned and operated construction contracting company that provides both specific and turnkey services for its customers in the gas, oil, electric and telecommunications industry. We are headquartered in Minnesota, with branch offices in Colorado, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. We are hiring for Design Technicians to provide new distribution and service designs for customers who need gas and electrical facilities. A successful Designer will be self-motivated, adaptable to change, a strong problem solver and have expert time management skills with a focus on meeting deadlines. This position is in-person at our new, state-of-the-art office building, in Dove Valley, Colorado, located 15 miles south of Denver, Colorado. The ideal candidate has working knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS, mapping, and/or other technical programs. We are willing to train the right candidate! If you are interested in pursuing a career in utility design, CAD, mapping, GIS, this is a great opportunity to get your career started with a reputable company. This position requires up to 10% of travel where the employee will drive a non-commercial company vehicle. Please note that our application includes driving questions to comply with internal driving processes.

Position Expectations

• Act as primary point of contact and liaison between customers, construction and utility providers.
• Provide cost effective designs and first-class customer service while balancing regulations and engineering standards.
• Design facilities for new and existing customers according to the customer’s construction standards.
• Read and interpret multiple types of construction drawings (one lines, mechanical, plumbing, etc.) to determine job scopes.
• Manage and report on multiple projects from start to finish.
• Work with area engineers, customers and local division support to meet deadlines.
• Obtain permits and easements for facilities in accordance with city ordinances, state, federal, and county agencies as required.
• Execute contracts and agreements in compliance with administrative instructions and regulatory requirements.
• Actively communicate with customers, vendors, and supervisors on all aspects of individual jobs.
• Provide cost-effective estimates to your customers using standardized documents.
• Schedule and attend meetings on-site with customers to determine site‑specific requirements.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor's degree in a design, construction, or related field preferred.
• Proficient user of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of GIS or similar mapping software is required.
• Previous utility design experience preferred.
• Experience working with underground utilities preferred.
• Experience working in SAP platform preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; ability to maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with all customers (internal/external).
• Must possess and maintain an appropriate and valid Driver's License for the state in which the primary work functions are performed.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to build relationships.
• Excellent analytical skills with high-level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities to be effective and efficient.
• Must be comfortable and effective working in an environment with changing demands, delays and responding to unexpected situations.
• Ability to maintain and protect confidential information.
• Bilingual Spanish skills desired but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

Q3 Contracting provides competitive market pay, with a comprehensive benefit package that includes: $24 - 25/ hour State-of-the-art office spaces Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) with Generous Company Match, vested day-one Company-paid Disability Insurance Company-paid Life Insurance Competitive compensation paid weekly Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP] Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off, Holiday Time Off, and Community Service Paid Time Off Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends" Legal Assistance Coverage Qualified Veterans, Minorities and Women encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive compensation paid weekly. Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD. 401(k) with company match, vested day-one. Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]. Tuition Reimbursement. Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off. Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends" Legal Assistance Coverage Award winning safety programs. Overtime opportunities. Growth Opportunities. And more.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Power Your Potential

As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We're proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you're part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.

Join us today!