Natural Gas Designer -#2980

Wade Trim; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance and disability coverage

Education reimbursement

401(k)

Performance bonuses

Employee stock program

Hybrid/remote after 30 days

Job summary

Wade Trim seeks a Designer to join the ICE team in Michigan to improve infrastructure. Candidates must have a high school diploma and 2+ years drafting experience in natural gas. Proficiency in AutoCAD 3D is required; CadWorx/Autodesk Plant 3D is a plus.

A flexible hybrid-remote schedule is available after 30 days of employment. Responsibilities include designing gas distribution systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating with agencies, and supporting project managers.

Qualifications

• Two+ years drafting experience in natural gas distribution systems/design
• Autodesk Civil 3D experience required
• Compression station design experience a plus
• HDD modeling a plus
• CadWorx or Autodesk Plant 3D experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Civil/Environmental or related field

Responsibilities

• Interpret, analyze, organize, and coordinate new design projects or revisions
• Complete permit applications and coordinate with agencies
• Apply engineering principles while performing design work
• Design gas distribution systems (medium, high pressure steel and plastic)
• Perform design calculations and provide details as needed
• Document changes and communications
• Attend meetings with clients and staff
• Assist Project Managers and develop into a Project Manager
• Conduct on-site inspections as needed
• Support proposals and project planning

Skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Bachelors in Civil/Environmental (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

Civil 3D

CadWorx

Autodesk Plant 3D

Job description

What We Offer:

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

We are looking for a Designer to join our ICE team to improve infrastructure in our Michigan offices. Candidates must have a high school diploma, and two or more years of drafting experience in the natural gas industry. Excellent technical writing, organization and communication skills are essential. Candidates must be self‑motivated and able to work well with others. Familiarity with AutoCAD 3D is required and experience with CadWorx or Autodesk Plant 3d is a plus. A flexible hybrid‑remote work schedule is available after 30 days of employment.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Responsible for interpreting, analyzing, organizing, executing and coordinating new design projects and/or revisions to existing projects of varying scales and complexity
• Complete permit applications and coordinate with agencies until permits are obtained
• Apply engineering principles and procedures while performing engineering design work
• Design detailed gas distribution systems
• Design medium, standard, high pressure steel and plastic gas mains and services
• Perform design calculations as needed and provide design details as needed
• Seek resolutions on non-standard analytical problems
• Save project‑specific data on a daily and weekly basis
• Assist Project Managers as needed
• Document design changes and communications
• Conduct on‑site inspections as needed
• Assist in the preparation of proposals
• Assist and develop into a Project Manager
• Attend client, public, project and staff meetings including client progress, plan review, pre‑construction, etc.
• Maintain excellent client relations
• Maintain a safe working environment

Education:

• High school diploma is required
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Environmental (or related field) is preferred

Skills/Experience:

• 2 or more years of experience in natural gas distribution systems/design, natural gas infrastructure, regulator station design, high pressure steel, compression, and government regulations is required
• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D is required
• Compression station design experience is a plus
• Horizontal directional drill (HDD) modeling is a plus
• Experience with CadWorx or Autodesk Plant 3D is a plus

About Wade Trim:

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.

To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open‑minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.

Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.

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