Technicians - Engineering Technician III

Apex Systems; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an Engineering Technician III to design and support large natural gas distribution and transmission projects in Minneapolis, on-site. You will prepare plans, permits, and contracts while evaluating capacity, costs, and schedules for system improvements.

The role requires an Associate degree in engineering or equivalent, 5–7 years of utility design experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD, with preferred background in civil/mechanical engineering and related software tools.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or equivalent required.
• Five to seven years of experience in utility/construction design required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required; strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and design complex natural gas distribution and transmission systems.
• Prepare long-range piping plans, easements, permits, bid packages, and contracts.
• Develop relocation agreements and regulatory proposals for service area certification.
• Prepare precise cost estimates, material specs, and project schedules.
• Perform system capacity and pressure study modeling and analyses.
• Provide design support to local gas operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Associate degree in engineering or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in civil/mechanical engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

AUD

Adobe

BlueBeam

Job description

# Technicians - Engineering Technician IIIApply**Job#: 3059310****Job Description:**Engineering Technician III (AutoCAD)**Location:** Minneapolis, Minnesota (On-site)Role OverviewThis position manages large-sized utility projects from design through completion, including the preparation of plans, specifications, permits, and contracts. The successful candidate designs new or relocation pipe facilities and issues orders on natural gas distribution facilities for subdivisions, system improvements, and public improvement projects. Professional expertise will support local gas operations and ensure infrastructure reliability.Key Responsibilities* Create and design complex natural gas distribution and transmission systems, including support systems and cathode protection.* Prepare long-range capacity piping plans, easements, permits, bid packages, and contracts.* Develop relocation agreements, letter agreements, red-line and green-line proposals, and regulatory proposals for service area certification.* Compile main replacement program documentation packets.* Prepare precise cost estimates, material specifications, and project schedules.* Perform system capacity and pressure study modeling and analyses.* Conduct economic feasibility studies and make customer contribution recommendations for new loads and system replacement work.* Provide dedicated design support to local gas operations.Required Qualifications**Education:** Associate degree in engineering or equivalent training and experience is required.**Experience:** Five to seven years of experience in utility or construction design is required.**Technical Skills:** Proficiency with AutoCAD is required. Candidates must possess strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering.* Prior professional background in natural gas utility design.* Knowledge of ArcGIS, AUD, Adobe, and BlueBeam. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Minneapolis, MN, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** November 13, 2026**Pay Range:** $38 - $40 per hour