Project Designer, Natural Gas

About the role

RK&K is seeking a Project Designer to join our Energy and Corrosion team in our Williamsport, Pennsylvania Office. The ideal candidate will have four (4) + years of project design experience within the natural gas or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Produce technically accurate, clean, and high-quality drawings for a variety of energy and corrosion projects.
• Prepare, organize, and support the development of construction documents and multi-discipline drawing sets.
• Review and incorporate specifications, submittals, and client standards into design packages.
• Communicate effectively with project teams and clients to ensure alignment on project requirements.
• Support and promote quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes to minimize design errors and enhance deliverable quality.
• Research, interpret, and apply regulatory requirements and client design guidelines.
• Aid project managers with design-related tasks, including basic calculations, analysis, cost estimate inputs, and review of technical documents.
• Participate in internal and client meetings, presentations, and design reviews.
• Collaborate closely with owners, engineers, designers, project managers, and contractors throughout the design process.

Requirements

• Four (4) + years of project design experience within the natural gas or related industry.
• Experience in pipeline alignment sheets and well pad layout/grading.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with Pennsylvania Erosion and Sediment Control General Permits (ESCGP-4).
• Experience with erosion and sedimentation (E&S) control and stormwater management design including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.
• Strong ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Clear ability to communicate and interpret technical information.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with natural gas distribution or transmission design.
• Familiarity with CFR Part 192 regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of conventional construction and trenchless installation methods.
• Experience supporting the design of natural gas facilities, including regulator stations, gate stations, or inline inspection facilities (layout).
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, and ESRI software.
• CAD or technical drafting/design certifications or training.

Qualifications

• Commensurate with experience.
• Not specified.
• N/A.
• Varies.
• TBD.

Skills

• Not specified.
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• Not specified.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups.
• Career development support.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays.

Pay

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Schedule

Full-time position.