Designer

Designer

Location: Eau Claire, WI

Onsite Flexibility

Hybrid - In-office Tuesday-Thursday; remote Monday/Friday; approximately 30% field work

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 13 months
• Pay Rate: $30.00-$31.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Full-time; hybrid schedule - in-office Tuesday-Thursday, remote Monday/Friday; ~30% field work; overtime not expected; work-life balance emphasized
• Travel Requirements: Uses personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement for field visits to residential, commercial, and construction sites (~30% field work)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

Creates, updates, and revises sketches, working drawings, and contract documents using Computer Assisted Design (CAD) software or manual means of drafting to meet customer requirements. Prepares 2D and 3D models. Must be able to read and comprehend detailed customer requirements, data sheets, and supplier specifications. Assignments will be completed utilizing information provided by project engineering, architectural, or technical services staff under the direction of a supervisor. Requires familiarity with drafting techniques and engineering concepts and terminology. Able to read engineering drawings and blueprints. Prepares documentation to support design drawings. Prepares bills of material, schedules, and assists engineering personnel with formal drawing transmittals and construction issues.

The successful candidate will be creating new and/or modifying electric designs of distribution and service facilities. The team uses Client Manager/GIS Smallworld for design - CAD is no longer used. Knowledge of the electric utility industry is preferred; however, a combination of construction, project management, business, GIS, and other related degrees and experience is acceptable. Being organized, accountable, and having excellent customer service skills while managing multiple projects throughout the design lifecycle is a must.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage electric distribution projects for new and existing customers.
• Responsibilities include customer interaction, project management, field assessments, and system design using Client Smallworld (customized GIS).
• Tasks include transformer sizing, underground cable routing, and pole placement.
• Check SAP for new customer contacts.
• Conduct field visits or computer-based design work.
• Attend weekly scheduling meetings (Monday/Tuesday) and team touchpoints (Thursday).
• Manage highly varied day-to-day tasks.
• Work in a hybrid of individual and team settings within a collaborative office environment with idea sharing.
• Perform a mix of field and office work, including visits to residential, commercial, and construction sites.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience
• Basic electrical knowledge or background
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• People skills
• Desire to learn
• Adaptability and independence

Preferred Skills

• GIS or AutoCAD experience
• Electrical or utility industry background

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Field work includes visits to residential, commercial, and construction sites
• Standard utility safety protocols apply
• Uses personal vehicle for field work; mileage reimbursement provided

About the Client

This major U.S. electric and natural gas utility serves more than 3.7 million electric customers and 2.1 million natural gas customers across eight states - Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico, and Texas. As one of the nation's leading energy providers, this organization plays a central role in delivering reliable, affordable energy to homes, businesses, and communities across the Midwest and Southwest United States. The company is actively investing in the clean energy transition, expanding renewable generation and grid modernization across its service territory. Teams here span electrical and civil engineers, grid operations specialists, environmental scientists, IT and cybersecurity professionals, and finance and regulatory analysts - all contributing to infrastructure that millions of people and businesses depend on every day.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-10537