Designer Job at Mindlance in Edina

1. Explain what the scope of the work/project is? Project Overview, deliverables (what is this person responsible for).

Solar design team. Design work from engineer group and doing design/upgrade for distribution for the connection of solar. Transfer upgrade, pole to pole, pole to house upgrade. Go to the house/business to do a site check. Research maps, put a plan together for what the upgrade should be and develop a design for the upgrades done through GIS. Then provide cost estimate to the engineer group.

1. What does a typical day look like?

Assign task from manager or DER group, work on profile project, make sure there is site checks, handful project of design/construction, dealing with customer in field and also working project in the office.

1. What is the size of the group this position will be supporting? Who are some of the key players this person will be working with?

Around 8

1. Will this resource support internal (business), or external customers?

Internal and external customers

1. Describe work environment / team culture (supportive/collaborative, teamwork or individual contributor)?

All the above

1. What is the ramp up time/process for this role? Aside from having the required skill set, approximately how long will it take to train on process, procedures/policy?

6-8 weeks

1. What are the work hours/shift (standard, evening, full time/part time, OT required, on-call for 24/7 operation)?

7-3:30/ 7-4

• If you expect a resource to work OT, can you provide an estimate on the average amount of OT hours they would work?

OT is not expected. Depends on workload. It is encouraged. Not required unless in storm case.

Benefits/Perks of the Position Section

1. What makes this position attractive to candidates? Why would a candidate want to work for (i.e., current initiations within company, company size, culture, people, technology/innovation, etc.)?

Hybrid work environment, ability to manage own day-to-day/schedule,

1. What is the likelihood that the position will convert to a permanent opportunity?

Possibility to convert, but not guaranteed.

Candidate Detail Section

1. What are the top 3-5 skills and qualifications (technology/application/software, etc.) required?

Multitask, organization, communication, working independently, being personable, well spoken

1. What non-technical skills are necessary (i.e., such as communication, problem solving, team player)?

1. Ideal candidate background and how many years required?

Construction, engineering, mapping, field staking background or/combination relatable degree

1. Are there any specific companies you like to see on a candidate's resume?

Utility company

1. Are there any certifications that the candidate must possess?

Bachelor's degree - preferred (usually, these candidates perform the best)

1. Are there any preferred or "nice to have" skills?

Utility design experience, GIS, SAP, customer interaction experience, utility construction (not residential home construction)

1. Can you think of any "red flags" on a resume? (Large gaps, previous companies, drastic career changes, job hopping)

Job hopping (committed to a company for a period of time)

1. Are there any pre-screening questions, such as candidate's previous experience, education, etc., that you would like suppliers to ask of candidates upon submission?

Administrative Section

1. What is the location of the contract assignment (Full time onsite, hybrid - percent of time on site/home or, are you open to fully remote)? If the resource is expected to be onsite, can you confirm if the resource can park on property/in the ramp? Is parking free, or will the resources be expected to pay for parking? Will reimburse the contractor for parking costs?

Hybrid - dependent on need for the field/office
T-Th : Onsite, field
Remote/Field: M & F

1. Would you consider a non-local candidate if they are willing to relocate for the life of the assignment at their own expense?

Depends on the candidate, how long it would take and etc. The mgr will hear the person out.

1. Will this position require travel? How often? Where? Is this reimbursable? How?

Mileage will be reimbursed

• If per diem, is there a set amount of PD available?
• If expenses, what is the estimated amount for the duration of the role?
• For construction roles:
  • Will mobilization and/or demobilization offered? If so, how much?
  • Will a travel allowance be offered per rotation?

1. When are you looking to conduct interviews? Could you confirm an interview block for candidates and suppliers to plan for?

• Interview format: In-person, phone, virtual/video? Virtual

• Will there be one round of interview or multiple rounds of interviews? 2nd round person

• Will others be participating in the interview?
  • If yes, how many? 2-3

EEO:

"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."