Utility Designer I

Pape-Dawson Engineers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers seeks a Utility Designer to provide technical design support for electrical and gas utility layouts on residential and commercial land development projects in San Antonio, TX. You will prepare construction drawings, exhibits, and permit applications working with engineers and project managers to meet project requirements.

Responsibilities include creating and revising utility drawings, using ArcGIS for spatial data, coordinating with teams to deliver compliant designs, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CAD, GIS, Civil Engineering Technology or related field.
• Experience supporting utility design, construction, or maintenance in a consulting or engineering environment.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS for mapping and data analysis and knowledge of electric and gas distribution design standards.
• Experience with civil construction drawings and utility coordination and asset management tools.
• Strong communication and reporting skills; ability to collaborate across teams.
• Able to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise utility design drawings, exhibits, and construction documents from redlines and input.
• Utilize ArcGIS to support creation, editing, and analysis of spatial data for utility layouts.
• Coordinate with project teams to produce electric and gas distribution designs meeting requirements and timelines.
• Apply QA/QC procedures and agency checklists for accuracy and compliance.
• Interpret sketches, notes, and field data to plan constructible utility layouts.
• Track project progress and communicate updates to project managers; request new assignments as needed.
• Maintain organized work area to support collaboration across teams.
• Demonstrate flexibility responding to evolving project needs and reassignment across teams.
• Submit utility permit applications and coordinate with agencies as required.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Effective written and verbal comms

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in CAD/GIS/Civil Eng Tech

Tools

ArcGIS

ARM or similar asset tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Overview: The Utility Designer is responsible for providing technical design support for utility layout and coordination on residential and commercial land development projects. This role works closely with engineers and project managers to prepare construction drawings, exhibits, and permit applications for various utility systems, including electric and gas distribution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise utility design drawings, exhibits, and construction documents from redlines and engineering input, in alignment with company standards.
• Utilize ArcGIS to support the creation, editing, and analysis of spatial data related to utility layouts.
• Coordinate with project teams to produce electric and gas distribution designs that meet project requirements, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Apply internal QA/QC procedures and external agency checklists to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Interpret sketches, notes, and field data to plan and execute efficient, constructible utility layouts.
• Track and communicate project progress to project managers and request new assignments as needed.
• Maintain an organized and accessible work area to support collaboration across project teams.
• Demonstrate flexibility in responding to evolving project needs and reassignment across teams.
• Submit utility permit applications and coordinate with relevant agencies as required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Prior experience supporting utility design, construction, or maintenance in a consulting or engineering environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS for mapping and data analysis; electric and gas distribution design standards; civil construction drawings and utility coordination; and asset/resource management tools (e.g., ARM or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) for reporting, coordination, and communication.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with occasional overtime as needed.

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EEO Statement: All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.