Design Permitting Technician

Design Permitting Technician

Join a team that designs the infrastructure powering communities. As a Design Permitting Technician, you'll support overhead and underground electric utility projects through high-quality drafting, permitting research, and field collaboration. This role blends technical design work with hands-on field exposure and offers clear growth opportunities into a lead or mentoring position.

What You'll Do

• Create plan and profile drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Research permitting requirements and prepare complete, compliant permit packages.
• Design overhead and underground electric utility systems.
• Interpret survey data, pole diagrams, and GIS (Smallworld) information.
• Support field work such as site visits, inspections, and data collection.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and internal teams to keep projects on schedule.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Grow into a technical resource supporting junior team members over time.

What You Bring

• AutoCAD proficiency with experience in plan and profile design (Civil 3D preferred).
• Permitting or regulatory documentation experience.
• Strong math, measurement, and attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Interest or experience in utility design or infrastructure.
• Associate degree in drafting, design, engineering, or a related field.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice to have: GIS Smallworld experience, utility construction experience, or interest in a future leadership role.

Work Environment

• Mix of office and field work (about 20% field time, higher during peak phases).
• Office work is currently remote, with a future on-site transition.
• Safety-focused, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment.

Why Apply?

If you enjoy technical design, problem-solving, and seeing projects move from concept to construction—with room to grow—this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career in utility design.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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 hybrid position in Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 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. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.