Designer I

Designer I - 1 Year Contract

Minneapolis,  MN - Hybrid Schedule

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Your Day-to-Day:

Entry level design position that provides new and existing commercial, industrial, residential, and internal customers with distribution design project management for the least complex areas of design. The responsibility of this position is to function as the primary contact for future and existing customers by providing cost-effective designs that balance customer needs in accordance with Client’s standards and administrative guidelines. May provide work clarification for construction personnel and act as the liaison between the construction department and customers. May be expected to assist as needed after normal business hours during emergency situations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial customer contact through post project analysis. Establish and manage the construction work plan in order to meet the customers’ schedule and design requirements as well as financial and budgetary requirements.
• Design safe operating facilities for new and existing customers according to Xcel Energy construction standards and interpret administrative instructions for consistent and cost-effective designs. Provide distribution design project management for the least complex areas of design. Responsible for the generation of additional revenue through contracts with new business or existing customers
• Obtain permits and easements for facilities in accordance with city ordinances, state, federal, and county agencies. Execute contracts and agreements in compliance with administrative instructions and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the Company with government officials, contractors, city agencies, vendors, architects, and engineers to provide services to customers.

Who You Are: 

• High School Diploma or GED. Min. of Assoc.
  •  Degree in one of the following fields of study: electronics, mechatronics, engineering, GIS, other related fields of study.
  • In lieu of an Assoc. Degree: a combination of education and experience in design/drafting, construction, project management, or electronics providing equivalent knowledge.
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following:
  • GIS, design software, work management programs, and related systems desirable.
  • Knowledge of construction standards, materials, and technical codes is preferred.
  • Knowledge of and ability to use Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, etc.) Self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision.
  • A Driver’s License may be required.

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our employees each day.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

You can submit your completed application, and also explore other available options, using the following link: https://www.jobs.net/jobs/wectec/en-us/

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