ArcGIS-Driven Utility Design Specialist

Pape-Dawson; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking an Utility Designer to provide technical design support for utility layout and coordination on land development projects in the San Antonio area. You will prepare construction drawings, exhibits, and permit applications for electric and gas distribution, collaborating with engineers and project managers.

The role requires an Associate degree in CAD/GIS or related field, strong ArcGIS skills, and precise, organized work habits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CAD, GIS, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Experience supporting utility design, construction, or maintenance preferred.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS; familiarity with electric and gas distribution design standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise utility design drawings and construction documents per standards.
• Use ArcGIS to create, edit, and analyze spatial data for utility layouts.
• Coordinate with teams to produce electric and gas distribution designs meeting deadlines.
• Apply QA/QC procedures and agency checklists for accuracy and compliance.
• Interpret field data to plan constructible utility layouts and track progress.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in CAD or GIS or Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Asset management tools (ARM)

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking an Utility Designer to provide technical design support for utility layout and coordination on land development projects in the San Antonio area. You will prepare construction drawings, exhibits, and permit applications for electric and gas distribution, collaborating with engineers and project managers.

The role requires an Associate degree in CAD/GIS or related field, strong ArcGIS skills, and precise, organized work habits.