Design Technician I: CAD, Field Design & Project Impact

Aqua America, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Natural Gas, part of Essential Utilities, is seeking an entry‑level Design Technician in Pennsylvania. You will assist with layout and design engineering work for construction, repairs, or site modifications, and maintain CAD records to support field projects.

The role offers growth through a defined career path from Design Technician I to III, with on‑the‑job training, safety emphasis, and opportunities to apply analytical skills on pipeline design and project planning.

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 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 (but not limited to) 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

Design engineering

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Peoples Natural Gas, part of Essential Utilities, is seeking an entry‑level Design Technician in Pennsylvania. You will assist with layout and design engineering work for construction, repairs, or site modifications, and maintain CAD records to support field projects.

The role offers growth through a defined career path from Design Technician I to III, with on‑the‑job training, safety emphasis, and opportunities to apply analytical skills on pipeline design and project planning.