Design Technician I

Essential Utilities, Inc.•PA NORTH SHORE - 375, PA

About The Position

The Design Technician position offers an exciting career opportunity in the Engineering and Operations Division at Peoples Natural Gas. 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. 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. Peoples 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. This position is ideal for entry-level engineers looking to build their skill set, grow within the company, and make a strong impact in a fascinating industry! The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines. Are you looking for a career to enhance your engineering abilities, particularly in project management and design, where you can expand your skillset and use your analytical disposition and impeccable attention to detail?

Requirements

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 considered a covered function regulated by 49 CFR Parts 192 (the pipeline safety rules) and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Strong attention to detail
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines
Analytical disposition
Impeccable attention to detail

Responsibilities

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 (but not limited to) 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.
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.