Natural Gas Distribution Design Technician

What You’ll Do: This position performs various technical office and field duties related to the gas operations and gas facilities necessary to supply or maintain the required energy service delivery within a distribution area. Assist with layout and design engineering work for construction, repairs, or site modifications. Maintain informational databases, records, general data archives, or files using technical software, including AutoCad drawings. Perform field work such as measuring accurately with tape or wheel, taking basic field notes, driving locating stakes, minor right‑of‑way clearing, and other similar tasks. Provide administrative assistance or technical advice related to fieldwork needs, such as permits, database entries, materials requests, map plotting, applications, gas availability, etc. Respond, with guidance, to calls from field crews, customers, external groups, etc., requiring gas operations information. Prepare cost estimates and determine cost‑effective methods of project completion. Ensure compliance with company, federal, and state codes. Actively participate in safety and training activities or equipment use and repairs. Participate in audits, meetings, briefings, etc., with internal and external individuals or groups. Career Development: The Design Technician role is part of a defined career progression at Peoples Natural Gas. Employees can advance through three levels—Design Technician I, II, and III—as they develop technical proficiency, project experience, and increased responsibility. Design Technician I: Build foundational skills in project planning and development, estimating, CAD, field scoping and measurements, design standards, permitting, and system records. Design Technician II: Perform intermediate design tasks, support larger projects, and work more independently while strengthening technical decision‑making. Design Technician III: Lead advanced design work, support complex or multi‑phase projects, and serve as a technical resource for internal teams. People’s supports growth through on‑the‑job training, field exposure, safety and compliance learning, and collaboration with Engineering and Operations. This progression provides clear pathways for long‑term technical and professional development. What You’ll Bring: Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. 1+ years of relatable experience, preferably in natural gas or underground pipeline projects. Valid driver's license (to operate Peoples Company Vehicles). This position is a covered function regulated by 49 CFR Parts 192 (the pipeline safety rules) and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Peoples Natural Gas is committed as an equal‑opportunity employer. To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to: family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship; family members cannot work in the same department. Peoples, an Essential Utilities company, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered‑veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Peoples is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io). #J-18808-Ljbffr