Project Designer II

Position Description:

Join our Engineer Design team, where you'll play a key role in our Austin based growth team, focusing on pipeline projects to bring natural gas utility service to new subdivisions and developments. We are looking for experienced design talent who can effectively collaborate with commercial developers and internal stakeholders. The core focus of this role is the ability to take utility construction best practices and turn them into AutoCAD based designs, estimating projects, and helping the company stay ahead of new development across the Central/East Texas regions. If you excel at cross-functional collaboration, have strong communication skills, enjoy solving complex design challenges, and have a track record of delivering practical, business-friendly solutions. This will be a fully onsite position. This posting will close on February 6th.

What You Will Do

Performs an intermediate level of project planning, design, cost estimation, and engineering drafting utilizing multiple design and drafting platforms to generate engineering and construction plans and estimates.
Utilizes and considers information in engineering support and drafting 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.
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 design, reports, system planning for subdivisions, private relocation, industrial meters and government relocation.
Enters construction project data into Maximo related to asset identification, field work orders, job plans, management of change orders and technical reviews.
Creates, edits, and maintains GIS, CAD, and data relevant to gas design, reports, and system planning.
Identifies potential project constraints, best approach and/or possible alternative for developing and completing projects.
Considers the impact and/or necessary requirements of construction easements and private right of way requirements as it pertains to engineering/construction plans and drawings.
Performs project estimation per company standards utilizing proprietary Maximo CUE application by entering, accounting and planning for all aspects of pre-construction, construction, contract labor, restoration, and bill of materials.
Identifies and acquires necessary public right-of-way, development, and/or general permits with city, county, railroad, canal, state and various environmental agencies.
Prioritizes concurrent pipeline design projects in order to meet required deadlines on a consistent basis.
Incorporates required quality control measures and perform peer project reviews.
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.
Generate cost estimates to be used for financial analysis of commercial projects, budgeting, and forecasting for capital expenditures.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

Preferred Associate's Degree General studies, certification, or equivalent Computer Aided Design experience preferred.
Two or more years of experience required in pipeline design, drafting, project management and project estimations. Civil or mechanical engineering design experience preferred.
Working knowledge of civil site planning and design, construction logistics, distribution/transmission pipeline operations, government regulations, pipeline and mechanical design, land development, and utility and/or architectural design.
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.
Demonstrated ability in project management and research capability to handle all aspects of design projects from beginning to end.
Organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize projects effectively.
Demonstrated ability with survey notes, right of way information, maps, blueprints, and legal descriptions.
Knowledge 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.
Minimum Applicable driver's license. Requires travel to other company offices and facilities and to job sites.
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.
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
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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. ONE Gas does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of ONE Gas as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).
Diversity at ONE Gas

Inclusion & Diversity is so important to us that we made it one of our core values, values that guide and direct our actions as we go about our daily business. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other.

• Medical/Dental/Vision packages that fit your family's needs.
• Paid Time Off
• 401K that is 100% matched up to 6%.
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Basic and Optional Employee Term Life Insurance
• Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

Position Requirements:

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of One Gas. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.
ONE Gas, Inc., and its divisions will provide equal employment opportunity for qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military status or genetic information.