Engineer 1 4P/843

4p-Consulting-Inc.; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

4p-Consulting-Inc. seeks an Engineer I to support Nicor Gas in Naperville, IL. The role covers gas distribution design, work order development, permitting, and field/construction activities for distribution projects.

Ideal for an early-career engineer with civil engineering or utility design background. Responsibilities include meter/regulator design, design options, and coordination with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with ABET accreditation.
• 0–2 years of experience in civil engineering, utility design, gas distribution, or related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple design assignments and project priorities.
• Ability to work with engineering, field, construction, and permitting teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop gas distribution designs for DoT projects, pressure improvements, renewals, relocations and new business.
• Develop and size meter and regulator set designs, including overpressure protection.
• Collect and evaluate records for gas system uprating procedures.
• Develop design options and recommendations to improve distribution system performance.
• Prepare work order designs, including drafting and applying company specifications.
• Investigate land rights and support easement/right-of-way requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with federal codes, standards, and company requirements.
• Provide engineering support to field operations and construction teams.
• Track permitting, approvals, construction, and other milestones.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Travel to project and construction sites as needed.

Skills

Gas distribution design

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Title:Engineer 1 Client:Nicor Gas Location:Naperville, IL Contract:2 Years Experience:0–2 Years Work Schedule:Hybrid – In office Monday through Thursday, remote Friday; site travel may be required

Job Summary

We are seeking anEngineer Ito support gas distribution design, work order development, permitting, and field/construction activities for Nicor Gas.

This position is ideal for an early-career engineer with a background incivil engineering, utility design, gas distribution, or related infrastructure work. The role includes developing designs for pressure improvements, renewals, relocations, new business, meter/regulator sets, and other distribution system projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop gas distribution designs for:

  • Department of Transportation projects

  • Pressure improvement projects

  • Renewals

  • Relocations

  • New business

• Develop and sizemeter and regulator set designs, including overpressure protection.

• Collect and evaluate records for use in gas system uprating procedures.

• Develop design options and recommendations to improve distribution system performance.

• Prepare work order designs, including drafting and application of company specifications.

• Investigate land rights and support easement/right-of-way related design requirements.

• Ensure designs comply with applicable federal codes, standards, and company requirements.

• Provide engineering support to field operations and construction teams.

• Manage assigned design projects and track:

  • Permitting

  • Approval status

  • Construction status

  • Other project milestones

• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and project stakeholders.

• Travel to project and construction sites as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution required.

• 0–2 years of experiencein civil engineering, utility design, gas distribution, or a related field.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple design assignments and project priorities.

• Ability to work effectively with engineering, field, construction, and permitting teams.

• Must be punctual, dependable, and available to support project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge ofAutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Experience with utility or gas distribution design.

• Familiarity with permitting, land rights, work order design, or construction support.

Key Skills

Gas Distribution | Utility Design | Civil Engineering | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Meter & Regulator Design | Pressure Improvement | Work Order Design | Permitting | Land Rights | Construction Support | Project Management | Distribution Systems