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.

Responsibilities

• Aid the Engineering Manager – Planning & 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.
• Prepare and submit design drawings and permit applications for new services and retirement of existing services.
• 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.
• Assist 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.
• Absorb other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Average of 3-5 years of experience in regulatory affairs and facilities design.
• Associate's degree.
• Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD including creation, edits, and revisions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans prepared by others (internal & external).
• Advanced mathematics.
• Knowledge of materials, software, and equipment used for drafting, surveying, construction, locating, and electronic mapping including GPS.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Municipal regulatory requirements, permits, and record keeping.
• Proficient in the use of standard business software (Microsoft Word, Excel).
• Excellent communication & customer relations skills.
• Valid Driver's License.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• AutoCAD proficiency.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Reading and interpreting engineering plans.
• Regulatory knowledge.
• Software proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel).
• Communication and customer relations skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangement.
• Competitive base salary.
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth.
• Coooperative, 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!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Pay

Competitive base salary.

Schedule

Flexible work arrangement.