Design Lead - Q3C MN
About The Position
Q3 Contracting, a division of Primoris Services Corporation, is seeking a Design Lead for their office in Little Canada, MN. This is an advanced-level design role responsible for delivering comprehensive distribution design project management for new and existing commercial, industrial, residential, and internal customers. The position performs all duties of a Senior Designer while serving as a technical leader, mentor, and primary point of contact for complex design requests. The Lead Designer ensures that project designs are cost-effective, aligned with Xcel Energy Delivery Service standards, and executed in accordance with all administrative and regulatory guidelines. In addition to completing their own design workload, the Lead Designer provides direct training, job shadowing support, and daily guidance to Designers and Senior Designers. This role acts as a liaison between internal teams, construction personnel, customers, and external engineering partners while helping maintain continuity and quality across the design group.
Requirements
- Demonstrated performance as a Senior Designer or equivalent advanced design role.
- Extensive knowledge of distribution design standards, construction practices, permits, and utility requirements.
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage highly complex design projects.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to mentor, train, and support other designers in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior leadership experience or informal team-led responsibilities
- Experience coordinating with engineering firms for PE reviews or stamp requests.
- Proficiency in utility design software and internal systems
Responsibilities
- Execute all responsibilities of a Senior Designer, including complex distribution design, cost-effective project solutions, and full management of assigned customer projects.
- Serve as the primary contact for future and existing customers, providing guidance on standards, timelines, design requirements, and project expectations.
- Prepare high-quality construction drawings, estimates, easements, permits, and associated documentation in compliance with Xcel Energy standards and policies.
- Coordinate and communicate work direction for construction personnel and support field activities as needed.
- Ensure design deliverables meet or exceed quality expectations and regulatory requirements.
- Train new designers and Senior Designers through hands-on instruction, technical guidance, job shadowing, and ongoing mentorship.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex design, permitting, or engineering support requests.
- Provide subject-matter expertise and act as the team’s central resource for unique or high-risk design situations.
- Support the Manager-Design by assisting with workflow prioritization, technical reviews, and team development initiatives.
- Offer back-up leadership coverage in the Manager's absence.
- Act as the main point of contact for external engineering firms during design reviews, redlining, and approval cycles.
- Maintain strong working relationships with construction crews, permitting teams, municipalities, vendors, and customers.
- Represent the design team professionally in meetings, project reviews, and coordination discussions.
- Contribute to process improvements, documentation updates, and efficiency initiatives across the design organization.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with Generous Company Match
- Company-paid Disability Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
