Designer I

Hope Gas; West Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Utilities seeks a Designer I to develop basic pipeline design drawings using AutoCAD and GIS-based tools, ensuring compliance with design procedures and templates. You will collaborate with internal teams to gather inputs and meet regulatory requirements, performing field walks and preparing design packages with materials and exhibits.

You will assist with permit submittals, respond to redlines, and maintain organized design files while learning industry standards under senior guidance.

Qualifications

• Introductory knowledge of AutoCAD, SAP, and all Microsoft products.
• Basic understanding of natural gas pipeline systems and typical components.
• Understanding of plan and profile drawings, symbology, scales, and drawing standards.
• Awareness of environmental, right-of-way, and permitting considerations.
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines, with supervision.
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback.
• Attention to detail in design and documentation.
• Ability to follow procedures and design standards.
• Ability to interpret utility maps, survey drawings, and basic topographic information.

Responsibilities

• Develop basic pipeline design drawings using AutoCAD and GIS-based tools, following standard design procedures and templates.
• Support design efforts by gathering project information and incorporating inputs from land, environmental, and permitting teams.
• Conduct basic field walks to understand site conditions, right-of-way constraints, and project scope.
• Prepare design packages including plan drawings, typical tie-in details, bills of material, as-built documentation, and construction exhibits.
• Respond to redlines and design markups, updating plans and documents as directed by senior designers or design management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure designs meet technical, regulatory, and permitting requirements.
• Maintain organized design files, ensuring documentation and version control are accurate and up to date within document management systems.
• Support permit application submittals by providing basic design exhibits and required attachments.
• Participate in project meetings primarily as a support resource to gather direction and communicate design progress.
• Learn and apply basic knowledge of industry and company standards (DOT part 192, internal design and construction manual, standard operating procedures, etc.) under guidance from senior designers and design management.

Skills

AutoCAD

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in engineering technology or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

At Hope Utilities, you can build more than a career - you can make a difference. Our employees deliver essential services that improve the quality of life for the communities we serve, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace where every team member can thrive.

We foster a safe, inclusive, and high-performing culture that supports your growth, well-being, and success both at work and at home. We encourage fresh thinking, embrace new ideas, and empower employees to challenge conventional approaches. When you join Hope, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, celebrates achievements, and invests in helping you reach your full potential.

Position Summary

The Designer I is responsible for developing basic pipeline design drawings using AutoCAD and GIS-based tools, following standard design procedures and templates. They will prepare design packages including plan drawings, typical tie-in details, bills of material, as-built documentation, and construction exhibits. They will also collaborate with internal teams to ensure designs meet technical, regulatory, and permitting requirements.

DUTIES &RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop basic pipeline design drawings using AutoCAD and GIS-based tools, following standard design procedures and templates.
• Support design efforts by gathering project information and incorporating inputs from land, environmental, and permitting teams.
• Conduct basic field walks to understand site conditions, right-of-way constraints, and project scope.
• Prepare design packages including plan drawings, typical tie-in details, bills of material, as-built documentation, and construction exhibits.
• Respond to redlines and design markups, updating plans and documents as directed by senior designers or design management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure designs meet technical, regulatory, and permitting requirements.
• Maintain organized design files, ensuring documentation and version control are accurate and up to date within document management systems.
• Support permit application submittals by providing basic design exhibits and required attachments.
• Participate in project meetings primarily as a support resource to gather direction and communicate design progress.
• Learn and apply basic knowledge of industry and company standards (DOT part 192, internal design and construction manual, standard operating procedures, etc.) under guidance from senior designers and design management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The team member in this role will:

• Serve as an Individual Contributor without supervisory responsibilities.
• Support and contribute towards team goals and objectives.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Introductory knowledge of AutoCAD, SAP, and all Microsoft products
• Basic understanding of natural gas pipeline systems and typical components
• Understanding of plan and profile drawings, symbology, scales, and drawing standards
• Awareness of environmental, right-of-way, and permitting considerations
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines, with supervision
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback
• Attention to detail in design and documentation
• Ability to follow procedures and design standards
• Ability to interpret utility maps, survey drawings, and basic topographic information

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent AND
• At least three (3) years of experience in natural gas distribution design.
• -OR-
• Associate’s degree in engineering technology or related field AND
• At least one (1) year of experience in natural gas distribution design or related field.
• AutoCAD certification preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must be able to complete the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Remain stationary at a designated workspace for 50-75% of the time.
• Move self in different positions to accomplish various tasks throughout the office space.
• Adjust or move objects up to 20pounds.
• Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery as necessary.
• Communicate with others to accurately exchange information and ideas.

WORK CONTEXT

• Minimum travel for work-related purposes is expected 25-50%, which may include some overnight visits to locations and industry events.
• This is a full-time exempt salaried position.

We are people of deep and strong faith, who know right is right and wrong is wrong… and who care deeply about those we call family - including those we work alongside.

We are taught by our parents and grandparents to value and cherish the land we farm, the woods we hunt, the waters where we fish, and the fresh mountain air we breathe… and to ensure those treasures are left behind us for our children and their children – better than we found them.

Every day we wake up to the simple question: how can we bring more HOPE to the families and businesses we serve and create a better future for the generations that follow us?

At Hope Gas, our values - Faith, Family, and Integrity - are more than words. They are the foundation that guides how we serve our customers, support one another, and show up every day across West Virginia.

Hope Gas is a Local Distribution Company (LDC) that proudly provides gas service to approximately 140,000 residential, industrial, and commercial customers in 39 West Virginia counties. We monitor and maintain more than 7000 miles of pipelines that safely deliver West Virginia natural gas to many homes and commercial and industrial sites. We currently employ more than 600 employees working right here in our beautiful Mountain State with the sole purpose of staying true to our company’s mission and vision in West Virginia.