Designer

Designer

Location: Edina, MN

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid Onsite Tuesday Thursday; Remote Monday & Friday

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months (year-to-year with high likelihood of extension; potential path to FTE conversion)
• Pay Rate: $27.00 $29.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week); optional overtime (not mandatory)
• Travel Requirements: ~30% travel to field sites; mileage reimbursement once fully trained
• 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

This role is a Project Manager Electrical Distribution (Designer/PM hybrid) supporting customer-driven distribution work. The contractor is responsible for managing assigned territory projects from intake through completion, with key deliverables spanning distribution design, project lifecycle management, cross-functional coordination, and support for new service applications for residential and commercial customers. The work split is approximately 70% office / 30% field.

Key Responsibilities

• Design distribution work (GIS-based)
• Manage project lifecycle from intake through completion
• Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, operations, and construction)
• Support new service applications for residential and commercial customers
• Manage projects within assigned territory on a day-to-day basis
• Interact with customers (internal and external)
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and construction teams
• Perform distribution design work and update GIS systems
• Conduct site visits and field inspections
• Collaborate regularly with cross-functional teams while owning individual projects

Required Skills

• Electrical distribution design experience
• Project management exposure
• Customer-facing experience
• Construction or utility background
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Strong communication skills
• Customer service orientation
• Team collaboration
• Ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred Skills

• Utility industry experience preferred

Education Requirements

• Associate degree required

Required Experience

• Entry-level (0 3 years of experience) in Electrical, GIS, Mapping, Project Management, or Construction

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Hybrid office/field role (~30% field exposure)
• Site visits include inspecting equipment and meeting customers
• PPE provided: hard hat, vest, gloves, and goggles
• Steel-toe boots required but not provided (contractor responsibility)
• Non-local candidates accepted if willing to relocate at own expense for the life of the assignment

Important Notes

• Interview format: Virtual/video via Teams; 1 round with up to 3 participants
• Candidates willing to relocate at own expense are considered

About the Client

This client operates in the utilities and renewable energy sector, delivering electrical distribution services to residential and commercial customers across its service territory. The organization employs engineers, designers, project managers, and construction professionals who collaborate across engineering, operations, and field teams to plan and execute large-scale utility infrastructure projects. With a strong emphasis on technical excellence and cross-functional coordination, the client offers contractors meaningful exposure to both design and project management functions within a supportive, collaborative team environment.

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: 26-08301