Natural Gas Designer -#2980

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education reimbursement

401(k) plan

Performance bonuses

Employee stock program

ERGs and Development programs

Job summary

Wade Trim seeks a Designer to join the ICE team in Michigan to improve infrastructure. Candidates need a high school diploma and 2+ years in natural gas distribution design, with AutoCAD Civil 3D experience required. Familiarity with CadWorx or Autodesk Plant 3D is a plus. A flexible hybrid-remote schedule is available after 30 days.

The role will involve coordinating projects, permit work, and design of gas mains and services while maintaining client relations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in natural gas distribution systems/design.
• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D is required.
• Design experience in regulator stations, high pressure mains and services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, analyze, and coordinate design projects of varying complexity.
• Complete permit applications and coordinate with agencies until permits are obtained.
• Apply engineering principles to design work and perform design calculations.
• Design detailed gas distribution systems and high/medium pressure mains.
• Document design changes and communications; save project data daily/weekly.
• Assist Project Managers and attend client/staff meetings.

Skills

Natural gas distribution design

Autodesk Civil 3D

HDD modeling

CadWorx

Autodesk Plant 3D

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Environmental (or related field)

Tools

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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