Title: Utility Designer
Comp: $60,000-$75,000
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Our client is seeking immediate assistance in identifying a candidate for a Utility Designer direct hire position in the Indianapolis, IN area.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare construction documents, capital improvement plans, schematics, one-line diagrams, utility maps, and staking plans for electrical utility projects
• Create site plans, profiles, details, sections, and bills of materials from engineer sketches, markups, and verbal direction
• Develop substation layouts, section cuts, grounding systems, lightning protection designs, and other utility infrastructure drawings
• Perform design calculations and support engineering analysis for conduit, grounding, and lightning protection systems
• Produce accurate design deliverables within project scope, budget, and schedule requirements
• Maintain and create utility system maps, construction plans, and capital improvement documentation
• Develop, manage, and distribute survey and aerial mapping datasets
• Organize and maintain GIS and geospatial data to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and long-term data integrity
• Support CAD and GIS quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes
• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of CAD and ESRI standards
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and designers to resolve design challenges and support project execution
• Travel less than 10%, primarily within Indiana
Required Skills (Must Have):
• 1–3 years of experience in CAD design, drafting, GIS, or utility-related design work
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation, ESRI ArcGIS, and Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of drafting and GIS principles and best practices
• Experience creating and modifying engineering drawings using both 2D and 3D design applications
• Ability to interpret engineering sketches, markups, and technical requirements into completed design packages
• Experience coordinating CAD files, troubleshooting design issues, and improving drafting workflows
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary project environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and email applications
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):
• Experience supporting utility, transmission, distribution, or substation projects
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• High attention to detail and accountability for assigned work
• Experience developing or maintaining CAD and GIS standards
• Professional communication skills with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn new software and technologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment