Designer

About the role

This is an advanced technical position in the Engineering Department. Supports distribution operations in regulatory affairs and facility design. Evaluates, plans, and designs major construction projects. Secures regulatory approvals to complete project installations. Facilitates project development in conjunction with District Operations and Sales & Marketing, including managing and prioritizing project design schedules. Coordinates with GIS to ensure accurate and up-to-date records of the gas distribution system.

Responsibilities

• Aid the Engineering Manager with planning and design on various design projects, prioritize project schedules, and staff assignments.
• Prepare, review, and approve distribution system project Tie-in, Gas Up, Gas Out procedures on projects.
• Represent the Department at meetings with regulatory and permitting agencies.
• Design distribution system projects including expansion, renewals, reinforcing and relocation projects.
• Create and review project construction folders for completeness prior to release to Field Coordinators.
• Complete essential documentation for projects.
• Act as a department liaison with District Operations and Energy Services / Marketing Division.
• Ensure compliance with the Department CAD standards and templates.
• Aid in distribution system operations.
• Assist in the design of Meter and Regulator Stations.
• Coordinate with GIS on completed construction projects.
• Gather field information and prepare easement agreements, easement drawings, and descriptions.
• Secure permits, rights-of-way and other regulatory permits.
• Review, comment, and approve project drawings prior to release to Field Coordinators and permitting agencies.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher, specialized training in CAD
• 5-10 years of experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD and ability to create, perform edits and revisions
• Knowledge of materials, software, and equipment used for drafting, surveying and electronic mapping including GPS
• Advanced mathematics
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans prepared by others (internal and external)
• Proficient in the use of standard business software (Microsoft Word, Excel and Windows)
• Excellent communication and customer relation skills
• Excellent record keeping skills
• Federal, State, Municipal, railroad regulatory permitting requirements
• Company and industry standards, designs and practices
• Company safety rules, regulations, procedures, policies and manuals

Qualifications

• Knowledge of, supports and participates in the Company’s Brand DNA, Service Excellence Standards and the Shield Safety Program.

Skills

• Knowledge of materials, software, and equipment used for drafting, surveying and electronic mapping including GPS
• Advanced mathematics
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans prepared by others (internal and external)
• Proficient in the use of standard business software (Microsoft Word, Excel and Windows)
• Excellent communication and customer relation skills
• Excellent record keeping skills
• Federal, State, Municipal, railroad regulatory permitting requirements
• Company and industry standards, designs and practices
• Company safety rules, regulations, procedures, policies and manuals

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cool cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Infinite wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, Medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!

Pay

• Competitive base salary

Schedule

• Office environment
• Work around construction sites
• Work in or around traffic while performing field surveys and other field tasks
• Work around hazardous / flammable products
• May require out of town overnight assignments