Design Technician: CAD & Field Design for Gas Projects

Aqua, Inc.; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Natural Gas, an Essential Utilities company, is seeking an entry-level Design Technician in Western Pennsylvania. You will assist with layout and design engineering for construction, repairs, and site modifications, and you will maintain CAD data and project databases while gaining hands-on field experience.

The role progresses through Design Technician I–III as you build core skills in CAD, field scoping, and permitting. A degree in engineering and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 1+ years of relatable experience, preferably in natural gas or underground pipeline projects.
• Valid driver's license (to operate Peoples Company Vehicles).

Responsibilities

• Assist with layout and design engineering work for construction, repairs, or site modifications.
• Maintain informational databases, records, general data archives, or files using technical software, including CAD drawings.
• Perform field work such as measuring accurately with tape or wheel, taking basic field notes, driving locating stakes, minor right‑of‑way clearing, and other similar tasks.
• Provide administrative assistance or technical advice related to fieldwork needs, such as permits, database entries, materials requests, map plotting, applications, gas availability, etc.

Skills

Attention to detail

Field measurements

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Peoples Natural Gas, an Essential Utilities company, is seeking an entry-level Design Technician in Western Pennsylvania. You will assist with layout and design engineering for construction, repairs, and site modifications, and you will maintain CAD data and project databases while gaining hands-on field experience.

The role progresses through Design Technician I–III as you build core skills in CAD, field scoping, and permitting. A degree in engineering and a valid driver's license are required.