Designer, Gas Pipeline

Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.•Houston, TX

46d•Hybrid

About The Position

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Gas Pipeline Designer for its Houston, Texas office. The role leads design efforts for assigned project components and supports Project Managers and Project Engineers in developing coordinated, accurate, and constructable engineering deliverables. The designer works with survey data, utility records, specifications, engineering plans, sketches, and other project information to prepare and review drawings, design files, calculations, and construction documents. The position includes coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and clients, ensuring compliance with company, client, and industry standards, and mentoring other design personnel. This is a full-time position, generally 40 hours per week. Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST, with a generally one-hour unpaid lunch break. Hours may fluctuate with department needs and overtime may be used. The position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule after the department-established training period. Most work is performed in a professional office environment, with some trips to client offices and outdoor locations for observations. The role may involve field and job-site conditions, including uneven surfaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, noise, and exposure to allergens and wildlife hazards. Regular use of personal protective equipment and hand and power tools is required. Work may also involve driving large pickup trucks with attached trailers and potentially operating watercraft. CobbFendley offers a new-hire onboarding program, in-house training and development opportunities, competitive compensation, and benefits including retirement contributions, insurance, tuition reimbursement, continuing education, paid parental leave for FMLA-eligible employees, and an extended winter holiday office closure. The company also describes community engagement initiatives focused on STEM education, hunger relief, and sustainable solutions.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
At least 7 years of design experience.
Knowledge of engineering design principles, applicable codes and standards, and established design practices used in project planning and development.
Skills in using engineering design and drafting software to develop, modify, and coordinate engineering designs, drawings, and technical deliverables.
Ability to analyze data, apply design criteria, and use standard office and engineering software to produce accurate design documentation and support project completion.
Ability to work independently with growing efficiency; the posting characterizes the required proficiency as a general understanding and practical experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a design, engineering, surveying, or related discipline, often focusing on drafting, civil design, or software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, or ArcGIS.
Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer (2D/3D modeling), ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Lead design efforts for assigned project components with limited supervision, supporting Project Managers and Project Engineers.
Use engineering and drafting software to develop and refine complex plan, profile, cross-section, and utility drawings according to project requirements.
Interpret survey data, utility records, specifications, and engineering plans to independently develop and manage design base files.
Translate design concepts, sketches, and engineering direction into coordinated, constructable plan sets.
Incorporate and manage redlines and review comments, identify trends, and improve design efficiency.
Perform design calculations, including grading, utility design, drainage elements, and quantity takeoffs, with minimal oversight.
Identify, evaluate, and help resolve design conflicts, discrepancies, and constructability issues.
Coordinate with field data collection efforts and incorporate findings into design development when applicable.
Apply company QA/QC processes and procedures to design deliverables; proactively identify and correct errors or inconsistencies.
Maintain compliance with company standards and safety requirements.
Collaborate with Project Engineers, Project Managers, multidisciplinary teams, clients, staff, supervisors, and principals to coordinate design work and communicate project status and risks.
Resolve cross-discipline conflicts and provide guidance to the design team on tasks and deliverables.
Mentor and provide technical direction to design personnel, including guidance on design tools and preparation of deliverables.
Back-check and review drafting work to verify accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards.
Apply client standards, guidelines, specifications, and industry best practices consistently across deliverables.
Lead design efforts across multiple disciplines and develop solutions to complex design problems.
Independently prepare and review design deliverables while managing simultaneous projects.
Use sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data from clients or Project Managers to develop construction drawings.
Generate plan and profile drawings, including cross-sections and underground utilities, from reference files, survey files, and/or record drawings.
Create baselines and cross-sections and extract profiles from DTM, TIN, and/or contours.
Meet project completion dates and budgets established by the Project Lead.
Perform quality control on construction drawings, exhibits, and related documents, and complete work in compliance with company, client, and industry standards.
Support project success and client satisfaction through responsiveness, accuracy, and professional judgment.

Benefits

401(k) matching and profit-sharing contributions
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employer-funded and voluntary life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Continuing education programs
Paid parental leave for FMLA-eligible employees: eight weeks for maternity cases and two weeks for paternity or adoption cases
Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1
New-hire onboarding and integration program
In-house training and development opportunities