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# GIS Design Technician

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Greenwood Village, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $52,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Outlook, GIS Applications, SAP (Applications)
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/7260E141CC2D420787A611F717E396AB/job/

## About the Role

Must-Haves:

 * High School Diploma or GED
 * Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
 * Strong customer service skills
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
 * Working knowledge of GIS or similar mapping software

Nice-to-Haves:

 * Associate or bachelor's degree in design, construction, or related field
 * Experience with SAP platform
 * Previous utility design experience
 * Familiarity with underground utilities
 * Background in design, GIS, or graphic design

## Description

We are seeking a motivated Design Technician to join our growing utility design team. In this customer-facing role, you'll serve as the primary liaison between developers, construction teams, and utility providers, helping design safe and efficient gas and electric systems for new communities and wildfire mitigation efforts. You'll use GIS-based tools to create compliant designs, manage multiple projects, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to bring infrastructure projects to life., * Impactful Work: Support nearly 1/3 of Xcel Energy's developer-driven distribution projects and contribute to wildfire mitigation efforts across Colorado

 * Career Growth: Advance through structured knowledge-based paths with clear promotion opportunities every 6-12 months
 * Skill Development: Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like GIS Design Manager, SAP, and MGM
 * Performance-Based Pay: Eligible for pay increases within 6-12 months based on performance and initiative
 * Trusted Legacy: Join a company with over 25 years of experience in utility construction and emergency response

Responsibilities:

 * Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and construction teams
 * Design utility facilities using GIS-based Design Manager software
 * Interpret construction drawings to define project scope
 * Manage multiple projects from initiation to completion
 * Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and internal teams
 * Secure permits and easements for construction
 * Execute contracts and agreements per regulatory guidelines
 * Provide cost estimates and create work orders using SAP
 * Attend occasional field visits (~10%) to assess project sites
 * Participate in on-site client meetings to determine project requirements


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