Designer

Designer Emp Type: ContractEau Claire, WI, US Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026Salary : 27.49 - 31.87 Hourly Job Summary: Seeking a Designer to design and manage electric distribution projects for new and existing customers. Description: Design and manage electric distribution projects for new and existing customers. Responsibilities include customer interaction, project management, field assessments, and system design using GE Smallworld (customized GIS). Tasks include transformer sizing, underground cable routing, and pole placement. Check SAP for new customer contacts. Field visits or computer-based design work. Weekly scheduling meetings (Mon/Tues) and team touchpoints (Thurs). Highly varied day-to-day tasks. Based in the Western Ave. office (Eau Claire, WI). Team includes: 5 electric designers, 3 service designers, 2 gas designers. Will support electric side and collaborate with service/gas designers. Primarily supports external customers (residential and commercial). Collaborative office environment with idea sharing. Mix of field and office work. Field work includes visits to residential, commercial, and construction sites. No specific safety risks mentioned, but standard utility safety protocols implied. Qualifications: Strong communication (verbal and written). Organizational and project management skills. Basic electrical knowledge or background. Familiarity with Microsoft Office. GIS/AutoCAD experience is a plus but not required. Desire to learn. People skills. Adaptability and independence. Open to various backgrounds (construction, call center, police, etc.). Experience in electrical or utility fields is a plus. GIS or AutoCAD experience preferred Electrical or utility background preferred Benefits: Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Technical Certification Bonus:Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.