Design Technician I: CAD, Field Design & Projects

aquaamerica; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Natural Gas is seeking a Design Technician in the Engineering and Operations Division to perform technical office and field duties related to gas operations and facilities, supporting energy delivery within a distribution area.

The role covers layout/design for construction and repairs, CAD work, field measurements, permits, cost estimates, safety, and compliance, with opportunities for career progression through Design Technician I‑III.

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 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

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Peoples Natural Gas is seeking a Design Technician in the Engineering and Operations Division to perform technical office and field duties related to gas operations and facilities, supporting energy delivery within a distribution area.

The role covers layout/design for construction and repairs, CAD work, field measurements, permits, cost estimates, safety, and compliance, with opportunities for career progression through Design Technician I‑III.