Utility Design Technician: CAD/GIS, Entry-Level

Quanta Services, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Training resources

Career development

Team culture

Job summary

HBK Engineering, LLC in Kansas City, MO is seeking an entry-level Design Technician to transform raw field data into build-ready utility designs. You will work with engineers, PMs, and field teams to solve overhead and subsurface challenges using AutoCAD, MicroStation, and GIS.

You will own design tasks from kickoff through construction close-out, manage scheduling, and collaborate across disciplines. Expect mentorship, training resources, and career development opportunities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience or related associate degree/certificates in CADD or a technical field.
• Proficiency in 2-D CADD (AutoCAD or similar) and solid grasp of Office 365 and remote-communication tools.
• Ability to ramp up quickly on in-process projects and work independently or within interdisciplinary teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and adaptability in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design and construction documents in AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, and client EAM platforms.
• Model utility-pole loading and develop material/equipment purchase requests.
• Analyze topo surveys, utility atlases, field sketches, client records, and vendor datasheets to inform design decisions.
• Communicate technical findings to project management, engineering leadership, and construction partners.
• Support risk management by flagging design or constructability concerns early.
• Conduct field walk-downs (< 25 % travel) with internal staff, clients, and authorities.
• Manage your own schedule to hit project milestones while juggling multiple assignments.

Skills

2-D CADD

AutoCAD

Office 365

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in CADD

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

EAM platforms

Job description

HBK Engineering, LLC in Kansas City, MO is seeking an entry-level Design Technician to transform raw field data into build-ready utility designs. You will work with engineers, PMs, and field teams to solve overhead and subsurface challenges using AutoCAD, MicroStation, and GIS.

You will own design tasks from kickoff through construction close-out, manage scheduling, and collaborate across disciplines. Expect mentorship, training resources, and career development opportunities in a fast-paced