SEMCO - Project Design Technician I

AltaGas; Saint Ignace (MI); On-site; USD 31,684 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

AltaGas seeks a Project Design Technician I to assist in planning and delivering natural gas infrastructure projects across Michigan's Upper Peninsula. You will coordinate with Engineering, Operations, contractors, and municipalities, while preparing cost estimates and maintaining records for field installations.

The role involves customer interaction, permits and easements work, field staking, and compliance checks.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED; college coursework in drafting, surveying, electrical systems, or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Customer service oriented with ability to interact with coworkers, customers, and management.
• Willingness to complete Operator Qualification (OQ) training after hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate infrastructure programs with Engineering, Operations, and local municipalities.
• Prepare, coordinate, and maintain work orders and project cost estimates.
• Keep construction databases updated with new services, projects, and records.
• Serve as the point of contact for customer and contractor questions and requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Learning new systems

Education

High school diploma/GED

Drafting training

Electrical principles knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Looking for a career that combines technical work, problem-solving, customer interaction, and time in the field? As a Project Design Technician I, you'll play an important role in helping SEMCO Energy plan and deliver natural gas infrastructure projects that serve communities across Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

In this role, you'll work closely with Engineering, Operations, contractors, municipalities, and customers to support projects from planning through construction. One day you may be coordinating infrastructure improvements, reviewing project costs, or assisting with permits and easements; the next, you'll be in the field staking new service locations, inspecting contractor work, or helping ensure projects meet company and regulatory standards.

The Project Design Technician I Will:

• Coordinate infrastructure improvement programs (DIMP, MRP, and PIP) with Engineering, Operations, and local municipalities.
• Prepare, coordinate, and maintain work orders and project cost estimates.
• Keep construction databases updated with new services, projects, and related records.
• Serve as a point of contact for customer and contractor questions, concerns, and requests, providing professional and timely support.
• Participate in departmental meetings, special projects, and required training programs.
• Stake proposed service and main locations to help ensure installations meet company standards and specifications.
• Assist with project design activities, feasibility reviews, and customer inquiries related to new or existing projects.
• Work with customers and municipalities to obtain easements, rights-of-way, and permits needed for construction projects.
• Support Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) inspections and compliance activities.
• Inspect and audit contractor work to help ensure safety, quality, and adherence to company standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Additional college coursework or vocational training in drafting, surveying, electrical systems, circuit wiring, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles is preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete Operator Qualification (OQ) training after hire.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, customers, and management.
• Working knowledge of business software applications used by the company and the ability to learn new systems as needed.
• Commitment to maintaining a positive work environment, following established safety standards, and promptly reporting potential hazards.
• Ability to adhere to company policies, business ethics standards, compliance requirements, and all applicable state and federal laws.
• Qualified to operate a vehicle under the company's Safe Driving Policy.
• Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day in all weather conditions and work in extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, crawl, kneel, walk, climb, push, pull, lift, and carry 20-50 lbs., as well as perform fine finger movements and reach above and below shoulder level.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments with potential exposure to stinging insects and insecticides.

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a competitive hourly wage range of $23.41 to $34.05 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other valuable employee benefits.

SEMCO Energy values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply.

For Canadian hires

AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job‑related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires

WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.