Propel Your Career
It Starts With Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is more than just on-the-job training. It’s a rocket ship ready to launch you into the stratosphere of the construction industry. You bring your hunger to learn, and we’ll bring the trade fundamentals, no-cost education, like-minded peers, and high-tech tools to help build your skills from the ground up – literally.
IT ALL STARTED HERE
Our Founder's
Apprenticeship Journey
Before Mitch Permuy founded Power Design alongside his wife, Dana, he got his start in the industry as an apprenticeship. The fundamentals he learned over those four years set the foundation for the success of our company all these years later. To this day, Mitch still calls upon the pillars he learned during his apprenticeship as he serves as our Chief Executive Officer. Learn more about his journey below.
Why Apprenticeship?
What's in It for You
Zero School Debt
High Earning Potential
Making Your Mark
Guiding Your Growth
Culture of Comradery
Tools and Tech
Build From Within
Welcome to PowerU Apprenticeship Training
We’re so passionate about the power of apprenticeships, we built our own federally registered program to help grow the next wave of construction leaders. With PowerU, you’ll learn the PDI way right away, setting you up for long-term success here. All courses are taught online (plus trips to our headquarters for hands-on training!) and led by our own full-time instructors, whose sole job is to support your growth. Once you complete the program, you'll be ready to test for your license and on the path to leadership!
Industry Programs
A Partner to You
Thousands of trade professionals have earned their construction credentials through nationally-recognized industry programs – and you can too as a Power Design Apprentice. We’ve partnered with Associated Builders and Contractors and the Independent Electrical Contractors to offer our apprentices tuition-free access to a first-rate education in hundreds of classrooms across the nation. But whether you study with one of our industry partners or PowerU for your apprenticeship coursework, this is your chance to get in on the ground floor of a rapidly growing multi-trade contractor that’s building the future of the industry.
Let's Build Cool Stuff
There is nothing more satisfying than stepping back at the end of the day to see your work come to life. See how we’re using our skills and expertise to shape the skylines around us.
Commercial
Tennessee Titans Stadium
Nashville, TennesseeCOMPLETION DATE: Dec. 2026
This 2.1 million-square-foot enclosed stadium is set to redefine sports and entertainment in the Southeast. Designed with a translucent roof, 60,000 seats, luxury suites, and a ...
Commercial
Tennessee Titans Stadium
Nashville, TennesseeCOMPLETION DATE: Dec. 2026
This 2.1 million-square-foot enclosed stadium is set to redefine sports and entertainment in the Southeast. Designed with a translucent roof, 60,000 seats, luxury suites, and a ...
Condominiums
St Regis Sunny Isles
Sunny Isles Beach, FloridaCOMPLETION DATE: Dec. 2029
Rising above the pristine shores of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, the St. Regis Sunny Isles redefines luxury living with its timeless elegance and sophistication. Spanning 1,581,801 ...
Condominiums
St Regis Sunny Isles
Sunny Isles Beach, FloridaCOMPLETION DATE: Dec. 2029
Rising above the pristine shores of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, the St. Regis Sunny Isles redefines luxury living with its timeless elegance and sophistication. Spanning 1,581,801 ...
Condominiums
Bentley Residences
Sunny Isles Beach, FloridaCOMPLETION DATE: Dec. 2027
Soaring 63 stories above the pristine shores of Sunny Isles Beach, Bentley Residences redefines luxury living as the tallest residential tower on a U.S. beachfront. Spanning over ...
Condominiums
Bentley Residences
Sunny Isles Beach, FloridaCOMPLETION DATE: Dec. 2027
Soaring 63 stories above the pristine shores of Sunny Isles Beach, Bentley Residences redefines luxury living as the tallest residential tower on a U.S. beachfront. Spanning over ...
Office // Commercial
CoStar Richmond
Richmond, VirginiaCOMPLETION DATE: Mar. 2026
Power Design leads the charge at CoStar Richmond, a groundbreaking high-rise commercial office space in Richmond, Virginia. Spanning a staggering 1.4 million square feet across 21 ...
Office // Commercial
CoStar Richmond
Richmond, VirginiaCOMPLETION DATE: Mar. 2026
Power Design leads the charge at CoStar Richmond, a groundbreaking high-rise commercial office space in Richmond, Virginia. Spanning a staggering 1.4 million square feet across 21 ...
Commercial
University of Maryland Basketball Performance Center
College Park, MarylandCOMPLETION DATE: Jun. 2025
Located in College Park, Maryland, the University of Maryland Basketball Performance Center spans 47,263 square feet, a cutting-edge commercial sports project. Our expertise in ...
Commercial
University of Maryland Basketball Performance Center
College Park, MarylandCOMPLETION DATE: Jun. 2025
Located in College Park, Maryland, the University of Maryland Basketball Performance Center spans 47,263 square feet, a cutting-edge commercial sports project. Our expertise in ...
Commercial
Royal Caribbean Headquarters
Miami, FloridaIn the heart of Miami, Florida, Royal Caribbean's sprawling headquarters spans over 900,000 square feet of cutting-edge architectural marvel. Alongside our long term partner Suffolk Construction Suffolk ...
Commercial
Royal Caribbean Headquarters
Miami, FloridaIn the heart of Miami, Florida, Royal Caribbean's sprawling headquarters spans over 900,000 square feet of cutting-edge architectural marvel. Alongside our long term partner Suffolk Construction Suffolk ...
Apartments
Tasman East Apartments & Atria
Santa Clara, CATasman East Apartments & Atria is a two-towered, mixed-use development by Related California located on Parcel 3 of the Tasman East Specific Plan in Santa Clara, CA. The project includes 509 residential units, ...
Apartments
Tasman East Apartments & Atria
Santa Clara, CATasman East Apartments & Atria is a two-towered, mixed-use development by Related California located on Parcel 3 of the Tasman East Specific Plan in Santa Clara, CA. The project includes 509 residential units, ...
Condominiums
St Regis Sunny Isles
Sunny Isles Beach, FloridaCOMPLETION DATE: Dec. 2029
Rising above the pristine shores of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, the St. Regis Sunny Isles redefines luxury living with its timeless elegance and sophistication. Spanning 1,581,801 ...
Condominiums
St Regis Sunny Isles
Sunny Isles Beach, FloridaCOMPLETION DATE: Dec. 2029
Rising above the pristine shores of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, the St. Regis Sunny Isles redefines luxury living with its timeless elegance and sophistication. Spanning 1,581,801 ...
Condominiums
Bentley Residences
Sunny Isles Beach, FloridaCOMPLETION DATE: Dec. 2027
Soaring 63 stories above the pristine shores of Sunny Isles Beach, Bentley Residences redefines luxury living as the tallest residential tower on a U.S. beachfront. Spanning over ...
Condominiums
Bentley Residences
Sunny Isles Beach, FloridaCOMPLETION DATE: Dec. 2027
Soaring 63 stories above the pristine shores of Sunny Isles Beach, Bentley Residences redefines luxury living as the tallest residential tower on a U.S. beachfront. Spanning over ...
Office // Commercial
CoStar Richmond
Richmond, VirginiaCOMPLETION DATE: Mar. 2026
Power Design leads the charge at CoStar Richmond, a groundbreaking high-rise commercial office space in Richmond, Virginia. Spanning a staggering 1.4 million square feet across 21 ...
Office // Commercial
CoStar Richmond
Richmond, VirginiaCOMPLETION DATE: Mar. 2026
Power Design leads the charge at CoStar Richmond, a groundbreaking high-rise commercial office space in Richmond, Virginia. Spanning a staggering 1.4 million square feet across 21 ...
Commercial
University of Maryland Basketball Performance Center
College Park, MarylandCOMPLETION DATE: Jun. 2025
Located in College Park, Maryland, the University of Maryland Basketball Performance Center spans 47,263 square feet, a cutting-edge commercial sports project. Our expertise in ...
Commercial
University of Maryland Basketball Performance Center
College Park, MarylandCOMPLETION DATE: Jun. 2025
Located in College Park, Maryland, the University of Maryland Basketball Performance Center spans 47,263 square feet, a cutting-edge commercial sports project. Our expertise in ...
Commercial
Royal Caribbean Headquarters
Miami, FloridaIn the heart of Miami, Florida, Royal Caribbean's sprawling headquarters spans over 900,000 square feet of cutting-edge architectural marvel. Alongside our long term partner Suffolk Construction Suffolk ...
Commercial
Royal Caribbean Headquarters
Miami, FloridaIn the heart of Miami, Florida, Royal Caribbean's sprawling headquarters spans over 900,000 square feet of cutting-edge architectural marvel. Alongside our long term partner Suffolk Construction Suffolk ...
Apartments
Tasman East Apartments & Atria
Santa Clara, CATasman East Apartments & Atria is a two-towered, mixed-use development by Related California located on Parcel 3 of the Tasman East Specific Plan in Santa Clara, CA. The project includes 509 residential units, ...
Apartments
Tasman East Apartments & Atria
Santa Clara, CATasman East Apartments & Atria is a two-towered, mixed-use development by Related California located on Parcel 3 of the Tasman East Specific Plan in Santa Clara, CA. The project includes 509 residential units, ...
“Becoming an Apprentice All-Star is the biggest accomplishment of my Apprenticeship! I don't think I've ever been recognized for schoolwork before enrolling in this program. I'm proud that I've been able to show PDI that I can be at the top of my game whenever they need me to be!”
“I really love my job! Everyone at Power Design does such a great job mentoring me as an Apprentice. I am grateful for everything that my team members have taught me so far and am thankful for the opportunity to continue growing.”
“The Apprenticeship program has been incredibly supportive. The program actually takes you all the way down to the theory, and builds you up to all the practical knowledge. PDI has been one of the most supportive companies that I've ever had in these processes - paying for school, paying for books - it's really been a seamless, nice experience.”
