Design Consultant
2 Openings!!
Start: ASAP
Locations: One contractor will work in Tempe, AZ and the other in Tolleson, AZ. Both will be 100% onsite to start.
Contract Length: 12 months to start, likely to extend
Pay: $34.00 - $40.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Travel: Daily driving within PHX metro area, 50% - 75% daily
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:00am - 3:30pm
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a skilled and customer-focused Design Consultant to manage complex electrical distribution designs from concept through construction. In this role, you'll serve as the central point of coordination between engineering, construction teams, developers, contractors, municipalities, and customers to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient electrical distribution solutions.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys project ownership, stakeholder engagement, fieldwork, and technical design coordination within the utility, electrical, or infrastructure industry.
Develop and manage electrical distribution designs throughout the project lifecycle.
Create safe, efficient designs that meet customer requirements and company standards.
Review and interpret:
Electrical plans
Architectural drawings
Civil plans
Structural documents
Geographic and survey information
Perform field reviews to validate design requirements and site conditions.
Coordinate with:
Engineering teams
Construction personnel
Land agents
Surveyors
Developers
Contractors
Municipal agencies
Property owners
Serve as the primary liaison throughout the design process.
Manage expectations regarding:
Scope
Schedule
Costs
Deliverables
Safety requirements
Work closely with CAD Technicians to develop final design packages.
Provide initial design sketches and project requirements.
Review completed drawings for accuracy and compliance.
Monitor progress and establish priorities and deadlines.
Manage project schedules and milestones.
Assign and track due dates for internal and external deliverables.
Utilize work management systems to document project activities and maintain compliance.
Support municipal permitting and approval processes.
Incorporate utility standards, land rights requirements, and permit requirements into designs.
Prepare material inventories required for construction.
Determine design and construction fees in accordance with company policies.
Prepare design and construction agreements and contracts.
Resolve hazards, encroachments, and design challenges.
Provide project history and design documentation when requested.
Minimum 2 years of related experience (Entry Level)
4+ years of related experience preferred for Level II positions
Experience supporting:
Utility design
Electrical distribution systems
Construction design
Infrastructure projects
Related engineering environments
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plan sets.
Understanding of CAD tools and design processes.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Experience in:
Electric utility operations
Distribution design
Infrastructure development
Construction project coordination
Knowledge of:
Electrical distribution systems
Conductors and electrical components
Municipal permitting requirements
Utility engineering standards
Construction processes
Experience working with developers, municipalities, and consulting engineers.
Familiarity with project management and work management systems.
Electrical distribution design experience
Strong project coordination skills
CAD knowledge and drawing interpretation skills
Utility or infrastructure background
Excellent stakeholder management abilities
Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines
Knowledge of permitting and construction processes
Strong communication and customer-focused mindset
$34.00 - $40.00/hr pay rate
Opportunity to manage projects from concept through construction
High-visibility role with significant stakeholder interaction
Collaborative environment working with engineering, construction, and development professionals
Field and office-based responsibilities that offer variety and challenge
Career growth opportunities within utility and infrastructure design
If you have experience in electrical distribution design, utility engineering, CAD coordination, infrastructure projects, permitting, or project management, we'd love to hear from you.
Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Design Consultant and help design the electrical systems that power homes, businesses, and communities.
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