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Job Title: Distribution Technician

Job Description

As a Distribution Technician, you will design distribution routes for an Engineering and Construction Services Contractor. This role does not require you to be a licensed engineer. You will take ownership of projects from start to finish, beginning with an engineered scope of work. Your duties will include field verification of existing facilities, designing new facilities, customer communications, permitting, entering data in the utility's work management system, CAD-produced drawings, staking, and preparing job packets for construction.

Responsibilities

+ Design overhead and underground rebuilds, and overhead to underground conversions.

+ Conduct voltage conversions and substation feeder exits.

+ Manage red-tagged pole replacements.

+ Work with the pole inspection group to design replacements for poles that need to be replaced.

+ Communicate with customers and manage permitting processes.

+ Enter data into the utility’s work management system and produce CAD drawings.

+ Prepare job packets for construction.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in distribution design and utility design.

+ Experience with SAP, fiber, telecommunication, and gas systems.

+ 1+ years of Xcel Energy Design experience, preferably in electric distribution.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Familiarity with gas distribution is considered an asset.

Work Environment

You will primarily work in Western Wisconsin, from La Crosse up to Iron Mountain, MI, and Southern Minnesota. You must reside in Wisconsin or Eastern Minnesota. For pole replacement work, you have the option to field poles first for data collection, followed by design, or focus solely on design. Fieldwork involves 2-3 days a week, twice a month. Participate in a pilot program with no travel required. The work environment is stable due to diverse projects and clients, allowing flexibility to support different groups when needed. The role supports upcoming government initiatives like pole replacement, aging infrastructure, fiber to home expansion, and rural broadband.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Rochester,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 7, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.