Semco – Project Design Technician I

Job Description

SEMCO - Project Design Technician I (Holland, MI)

Under direct supervision, the Project Design Technician I supports the Construction Department with a variety of office and field duties related to construction, project planning, and customer service.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate DIMP, MRP, and PIP programs with Engineering, Operations, and municipalities.

• Prepare, coordinate, and record work orders and cost estimates.

• Maintain the Construction Database with current services and projects.

• Manage customer and contractor inquiries, complaints, and concerns with a high level of courtesy and professionalism.

• Attend regular and special meetings, training sessions, and departmental events.

• Stake proposed service and main locations to ensure installations meet company standards.

• Assist Marketing with project design, probity, and customer inquiries.

• Collaborate with customers and municipalities to acquire easements, rights-of-way, and permits as required.

• Support required MPSC inspections.

• Inspect and audit contractors as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or successful completion GED required.

• College courses or vocational training in drafting, surveying, electrical circuits/wiring, or other related fields preferred.

• Valid Michigan Drivers license required.

• Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical principles.

• Successful completion of Operator Qualifications.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent customer service orientation.

• Proficiency with computer business software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite), and the ability to learn new systems/software as needed.

• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective interactions with co-workers, customers, and management.

• Commitment to safety standards, including timely reporting of potential hazards.

• Adherence to Company policies related to business ethics, compliance, asset use, and applicable laws.

Additional Requirements

• Must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the Company’s Safe Driving Policy.

• Must be able to walk at least 10 miles per day in all weather conditions.

• Physical requirements include the ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, crawl, kneel, walk, climb, push, pull, lift and carry 20–50 lbs., twist, reach above/below shoulder level, and perform fine finger movements.

• Ability to work outside in various weather conditions, including extreme cold and heat.

• Potential exposure to stinging insects and insecticides.

We offer a competitive hourly rate of $23 to $32 per hour for this role, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. Additionally, we are proud of provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

SEMCO Energy is proud to value diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply for this role.

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.