Design Technician I - CAD, Field Design & Project Support

Peoples Gas; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Natural Gas in Gibsonia, PA is seeking a Design Technician to support layout and design engineering for construction, repairs, and site modifications. You will maintain CAD-based databases and perform field measurements and documentation.

The ideal candidate holds an Engineering degree and has 1+ years of related experience, plus a valid driver's license. The role involves safety/compliance duties and collaboration with engineering and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 1+ years of relatable experience 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 to calls from field crews, customers, external groups requiring gas operations information.
• Prepare cost estimates and determine cost-effective methods of project completion.
• Ensure compliance with company, federal, and state codes.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Peoples Natural Gas in Gibsonia, PA is seeking a Design Technician to support layout and design engineering for construction, repairs, and site modifications. You will maintain CAD-based databases and perform field measurements and documentation.

The ideal candidate holds an Engineering degree and has 1+ years of related experience, plus a valid driver's license. The role involves safety/compliance duties and collaboration with engineering and operations teams.