Design Technician

Design Technician - Developer-Driven Role

Join a dynamic team as a Design Technician, serving as the primary liaison between customers, construction teams, and utility providers. This role involves designing facilities using GIS-based Design Manager, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements. You will interpret construction drawings to define project scope, manage multiple projects, and coordinate with engineers, project managers, and internal teams to ensure timely project completion.

Responsibilities

• Design facilities using GIS-based Design Manager, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret construction drawings to define project scope.
• Manage multiple projects from start to finish, tracking progress and ensuring timely completion.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and internal teams to move projects forward.
• Secure permits and easements as needed for construction.
• Execute contracts and agreements in line with administrative and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide accurate cost estimates and create work orders using SAP for construction teams.
• Attend occasional field visits (approximately 10% of time) with senior designers or leads to assess project sites.
• Participate in on-site meetings with clients to determine project requirements.

Essential Skills

• Strong work ethic and customer service skills.
• Technical aptitude with experience in design software, GIS, or graphic design.
• Ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills for customer coordination.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of GIS or similar mapping software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and vehicle.
• Interest in joining the energy industry.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in a design, construction, or related field preferred.
• Proficient user of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience working in SAP platform preferred.
• Previous utility design experience is a plus.
• Experience working with underground utilities is a plus.

Work Environment

The role is based in our modern Dove Valley, CO location, 15 miles south of Denver, with in-office work required 5 days a week. Flexible start times are available after training, ranging between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM. The workday includes a 1.5-hour lunch and two 15-minute breaks daily. The position involves two distinct paths: Developer-Driven Design, which is customer-facing, and Wildfire Design Team, which focuses on technical, design-only projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenwood Village, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Greenwood Village, CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.