SEMCO - Project Design Technician I

About the role

Looking for a career that combines technical work, problem-solving, customer interaction, and time in the field? As a Project Design Technician I, you'll play an important role in helping SEMCO Energy plan and deliver natural gas infrastructure projects that serve communities across Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Responsibilities

• Cook up infrastructure improvement programs (DIMP, MRP, and PIP) with Engineering, Operations, and local municipalities.
• Prepare, coordinate, and maintain work orders and project cost estimates.
• Keep construction databases updated with new services, projects, and related records.
• Serve as a point of contact for customer and contractor questions, concerns, and requests, providing professional and timely support.
• Participate in departmental meetings, special projects, and required training programs.
• Stake proposed service and main locations to help ensure installations meet company standards and specifications.
• Aid in project design activities, feasibility reviews, and customer inquiries related to new or existing projects.
• Work with customers and municipalities to obtain easements, rights-of-way, and permits needed for construction projects.
• Support Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) inspections and compliance activities.
• Inspect and audit contractor work to help ensure safety, quality, and adherence to company standards.

Requirements

• A high school diploma/GED is required.
• Additional college coursework or vocational training in drafting, surveying, electrical systems, circuit wiring, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, customers, and management.
• Working knowledge of business software applications used by the company and the ability to learn new systems as needed.
• Commitment to maintaining a positive work environment, following established safety standards, and promptly reporting potential hazards.
• Ability to adhere to company policies, business ethics standards, compliance requirements, and all applicable state and federal laws.
• Qualified to operate a vehicle under the company's Safe Driving Policy.
• Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day in all weather conditions and work in extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, crawl, kneel, walk, climb, push, pull, lift, and carry 20-50 lbs., as well as perform fine finger movements and reach above and below shoulder level.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments with potential exposure to stinging insects and insecticides.

Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, customers, and management.
• Working knowledge of business software applications used by the company and the ability to learn new systems as needed.
• Commitment to maintaining a positive work environment, following established safety standards, and promptly reporting potential hazards.
• Ability to adhere to company policies, business ethics standards, compliance requirements, and all applicable state and federal laws.
• Qualified to operate a vehicle under the company's Safe Driving Policy.
• Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day in all weather conditions and work in extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, crawl, kneel, walk, climb, push, pull, lift, and carry 20-50 lbs., as well as perform fine finger movements and reach above and below shoulder level.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments with potential exposure to stinging insects and insecticides.

Benefits

We offer a competitive hourly wage range of $23.41 to $34.05 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other valuable employee benefits.

Pay

We offer a competitive hourly wage range of $23.41 to $34.05 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and skills.

Schedule

Hours and schedule details are not specified in the job description.