Electrical/Utility Designer

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 41,328 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm is seeking an Associate to design electric distribution layouts in White Bear Lake, MN. The role combines technical design work, project management, and field assessments while collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should be proficient in GIS and drafting tools as well as possess strong communication skills. This contract position offers a pay of $30.97/hr, with field work constituting approximately 30% of the role.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with GIS and drafting tools for electric distribution designs.
• Ability to create and revise technical drawings efficiently.
• Strong communication skills for customer coordination.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain electric distribution designs.
• Manage design projects and communicate with customers.
• Conduct field visits to verify site conditions.

Skills

GIS Usage

Design Techniques

Customer Communication

Field Assessment

Job description

Duration: 08 Months (Potential to Extend)

Location: White Bear Lake, MN

Pay: $30.97/hr on W2

This role is responsible for designing electric distribution layouts for residential and commercial customers. The position combines technical design work, customer coordination, and field assessments to deliver accurate, construction-ready utility designs. Work is performed using a GIS-based design system, with collaboration across engineering, service, and gas design teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical Work

• Create, revise, and maintain electric distribution designs using GIS and drafting tools.
• Produce 2D (and occasional 3D) drawings for underground cable routing, transformer sizing, and pole placement.
• Interpret customer requirements, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Prepare supporting documentation including bills of material, schedules, and drawing transmittals.
• Update designs based on field conditions, engineering feedback, and construction requirements.

Project & Customer Coordination

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously from intake through final design.
• Communicate directly with residential and commercial customers regarding scope, requirements, and timelines.
• Coordinate with internal engineering, service, and gas design teams to align project plans.
• Support engineering personnel with design clarifications and construction-related questions.

Field Work

• Conduct local field visits to assess site conditions and existing infrastructure.
• Verify measurements, access points, and constructability prior to finalizing designs.
• Field work accounts for approximately 30% of the role.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Design
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and Electrical Equipment Manufacturing