Project Designer - Natural Gas

Sidock Group, Inc.; Okemos (MI); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

401(k) Tax-Deferred savings plan

Zusammenfassung

Sidock Group, Inc. in Michigan seeks a Project Designer to join its gas distribution engineering team, working on natural gas distribution projects from upgrades to new installations. Apply AutoCAD Civil3D and contribute to design, documentation, and client communication.

The role emphasizes planning, design execution, field support, and regulatory coordination, with opportunities to grow toward a Project Manager role and to build strong client relationships.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum two years of natural gas distribution system design experience.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills.
• Preferred HDD planning and modeling experience.
• Preferred EIT certification or progress toward licensure.

Aufgaben

• Plan, evaluate, and execute engineering designs for natural gas distribution projects and improvements to existing facilities.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and supporting documentation for projects of varying size and complexity.
• Design natural gas distribution infrastructure, including plastic and steel mains, service lines, and associated system components.
• Develop designs for low-, medium-, and high-pressure gas distribution systems.
• Perform engineering analyses and calculations to support design decisions.
• Coordinate permit applications and work directly with local, state, and regulatory agencies through the approval process.
• Identify and resolve unique design challenges through sound engineering judgment.
• Maintain accurate project records, design files, and documentation.
• Track and document project communications, revisions, and design modifications.
• Conduct field visits, site assessments, and construction observations as required.
• Support project managers with scheduling, coordination, budgeting, and project delivery activities.
• Assist with technical proposals, scope development, and business development efforts.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, progress meetings, and pre-construction meetings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Contribute to a culture focused on quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop technical and leadership skills with the goal of progressing into a Project Manager role.

Jobbeschreibung

Sidock Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Designer to join our expanding gas distribution engineering team. This position provides an opportunity to work on a wide variety of natural gas infrastructure projects ranging from system improvements and capacity upgrades to new distribution system installations.

Established in 1974, Sidock Group is a full service multi-disciplined firm with offices throughout Michigan. Sidock Group, Inc. is a service-based organization whose primary mission is to provide innovative, engineered solutions tailored to our clients' individual needs. To further this mission, we promote long-term client relationships, remain closely involved with our clients and their projects, and assemble qualified and dedicated teams for each project in efforts to ensure that our clients receive the services they expect and deserve.

Sidock Group offers competitive salaries with an excellent benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and 401(k) Tax-Deferred savings plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, evaluate, and execute engineering designs for new natural gas distribution projects and improvements to existing facilities.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and supporting documentation for projects of varying size and complexity.
• Design natural gas distribution infrastructure, including plastic and steel mains, service lines, and associated system components.
• Develop designs for low-, medium-, and high-pressure gas distribution systems.
• Perform engineering analyses and calculations to support design decisions.
• Coordinate permit applications and work directly with local, state, and regulatory agencies through the approval process.
• Identify and resolve unique design challenges through sound engineering judgment.
• Maintain accurate project records, design files, and documentation.
• Track and document project communications, revisions, and design modifications.
• Conduct field visits, site assessments, and construction observations as required.
• Support project managers with scheduling, coordination, budgeting, and project delivery activities.
• Assist with technical proposals, scope development, and business development efforts.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, progress meetings, and pre-construction meetings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Contribute to a culture focused on quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop technical and leadership skills with the goal of progressing into a Project Manager role.

Education

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent, with robust experience in AutoCAD Civil3D
• Preferred: Associate’s degree in CAD or engineering technology
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, GIS, or related discipline.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum two years of experience in natural gas distribution system design or related utility infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills.
• Preferred: HDD planning and modeling experience.
• Preferred: EIT certification or progress toward licensure.