Project Designer I, Engineering Design

Performs a basic level of project planning, design, cost estimation, and engineering drafting utilizing multiple design and drafting platforms to generate engineering and construction plans and estimates.

 Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Uses Windows based software, AutoCAD and Civil 3D, ESRI ArcMap GIS, Solidworks, Microsoft suites, adobe products, and general knowledge of plotter equipment to create, edit, and maintain data relevant to gas designs, reports, system planning for simple services, smaller growth projects, and replacements.
• Enters construction project data into Maximo related to asset identification, field work orders, job plans, management of change orders and technical reviews.
• Aids in engineering support and drafting through basic understanding of engineering records, third party civil site plans and utility infrastructure data, traffic control plans, governmental engineering plans, GIS data, highway/railroad crossing permits, right of way drawings and survey information, architectural/mechanical drawings and environmental impacts and permits.
• Recognizes and notifies Engineers of project/customer requests that may impact distribution system capacity and pressures.
• Acquires necessary public right-of-way, development and/or general permits with city, county, railroad, canal, state, and various environmental agencies.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers and government agencies to incorporate a diverse set of requirements and constraints into designs and to ensure designs meet the needs of stakeholders.
• May generate cost estimates to be used for financial analysis of commercial projects, budgeting, and forecasting for capital expenditures when applicable.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

Associate's degree preferred. (Typically, one and a half to two years of relevant experience is equivalent to one year of formal education.)

Experience

• This role typically calls for up to two years of relevant experience. (Education can substitute for experience if applicable. Typically, one year of formal education is equivalent to one and a half to two years of relevant experience.)
• Basic understanding of pipeline design, drafting, project management and project estimations. Civil or mechanical engineering design experience preferred.
• Application of basic arithmetic:
  • addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Application of decimals and percentages. Application of geometric formulas and ability to convert between various units.
• Basic project management skills and research capability.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize projects effectively.
• Basic understanding of records, files, data systems, numbering systems, filing structures, and available resources. Must be able to retrieve and return records to their appropriate locations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English.
  

Licenses and Certifications

Required: applicable driver’s license. Requires travel to other company offices and facilities and to job sites.

Preferred: AutoCAD/Civil 3D Certification.

Additional Requirements

• Lift or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds 2 to 3 times a week; up to 30 pounds 3 to 4 times a month.
• Stationary for extended periods.
• Fine motor skills to draw minute details.
• Able to operate tools and equipment as required.
• Some field visits will be required to ensure correct location, assess site conditions, identify construction constraints and obstacles and discuss timelines.
• Visual ability sufficient to perform job duties.
  

This job description is meant as a guideline for employees of ONE Gas, Inc. It is not a definitive or exhaustive description and consequently may not include all tasks or functions related to the position. This document does not create, and is not part of, an employment contract. Please note the position may change to meet the changing requirements of the business. Employees may be assigned duties either, in addition to or instead of, those set out in this document and the position is subject to further changes at management’s discretion.