Design Technician I: CAD & Field Design

Aqua Virginia; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Natural Gas is seeking an entry-level Design Technician to assist with layout and design engineering for construction, repairs, or site modifications. You will work with CAD data, maintain field records, and support field crews.

This role follows a defined career path from Technician I to III, offering training in estimating, design standards, permitting, and system records, with opportunities to grow in project management and CAD proficiency in a safety-conscious environment.

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.

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 AutoCAD 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.
• Respond, with guidance, to calls from field crews, customers, external groups, etc., requiring gas operations information.
• Prepare cost estimates and determine cost-effective methods of project completion.
• Ensure compliance with company, federal, and state codes.
• Actively participate in safety and training activities or equipment use and repairs.
• Participate in audits, meetings, briefings, etc., with internal and external individuals or groups.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering degree (Associate or Bachelor's)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Peoples Natural Gas is seeking an entry-level Design Technician to assist with layout and design engineering for construction, repairs, or site modifications. You will work with CAD data, maintain field records, and support field crews.

This role follows a defined career path from Technician I to III, offering training in estimating, design standards, permitting, and system records, with opportunities to grow in project management and CAD proficiency in a safety-conscious environment.