Senior Gas Distribution Designer (AutoCAD)

Apex Systems; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an Engineering Technician III to design and support large natural gas distribution and transmission projects in Minneapolis, on-site. You will prepare plans, permits, and contracts while evaluating capacity, costs, and schedules for system improvements.

The role requires an Associate degree in engineering or equivalent, 5–7 years of utility design experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD, with preferred background in civil/mechanical engineering and related software tools.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or equivalent required.
• Five to seven years of experience in utility/construction design required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required; strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and design complex natural gas distribution and transmission systems.
• Prepare long-range piping plans, easements, permits, bid packages, and contracts.
• Develop relocation agreements and regulatory proposals for service area certification.
• Prepare precise cost estimates, material specs, and project schedules.
• Perform system capacity and pressure study modeling and analyses.
• Provide design support to local gas operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Associate degree in engineering or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in civil/mechanical engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

AUD

Adobe

BlueBeam

Job description

Everforth Apex is seeking an Engineering Technician III to design and support large natural gas distribution and transmission projects in Minneapolis, on-site. You will prepare plans, permits, and contracts while evaluating capacity, costs, and schedules for system improvements.

The role requires an Associate degree in engineering or equivalent, 5–7 years of utility design experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD, with preferred background in civil/mechanical engineering and related software tools.