Gas Distribution Designer: DDS CAD Specialist (Hybrid—WI)

Atwell, LLC; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking a Gas Distribution Designer to support gas distribution projects in and around Green Bay, Wisconsin. You will prepare design drawings and deliverables for natural gas distribution with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and client satisfaction.

The role requires strong CAD skills, experience with AutoCAD family tools, and the DDS client platform. The position is hybrid in Green Bay with remote flexibility and travel to Wisconsin markets as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in gas distribution, utility design, or related drafting/design work.
• Strong experience using CAD software, such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Map 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar.
• Familiarity with CADWorx is a plus, but not required for this role.
• Experience with client-specific utility design platforms or the ability to quickly learn new design software.
• Ability to perform field visits, gather site information, and translate field conditions into accurate design documents.
• Understanding of utility design standards, construction drawings, and project documentation.
• Ability to work on a hybrid schedule in Green Bay, WI.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design drawings and construction-related documents for natural gas distribution projects.
• Interpret sketches, redlines, specifications, utility records, field notes, and client standards to develop accurate deliverables.
• Create design drawings using CAD software and client-specific platforms, including the client’s internal DDS system.
• Support gas main replacement, new service installations, relocations, upgrades, and other distribution projects.
• Conduct pre-design and pre-construction site visits to verify conditions and gather field information.
• Review site proposals, surveys, base maps, utility records, and project data to support design development.
• Develop detailed design drawings from general project information, sketches, and field documentation.
• Ensure designs adhere to codes, standards, and client requirements; coordinate with teams.
• Assist with material takeoffs, permitting support, construction estimates, and project documentation.
• Maintain and manage CAD files, templates, and project records.

Skills

Gas distribution

Utility design

Drafting/design

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Map 3D

AutoCAD Civil 3D

DDS

CADWorx

Job description

Atwell, LLC is seeking a Gas Distribution Designer to support gas distribution projects in and around Green Bay, Wisconsin. You will prepare design drawings and deliverables for natural gas distribution with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and client satisfaction.

The role requires strong CAD skills, experience with AutoCAD family tools, and the DDS client platform. The position is hybrid in Green Bay with remote flexibility and travel to Wisconsin markets as needed.