ONE Gas · 16 hours ago
Project Designer II
Austin, TX, 73301, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expONE Gas is focused on providing natural gas utility services and is seeking a Project Designer II to join their Engineer Design team. The role involves project planning, design, cost estimation, and engineering drafting for pipeline projects, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure efficient service delivery.
EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
1 - 3 Years of experience in pipeline design, drafting, project management and project estimations
Ability to take utility construction best practices and turn them into AutoCAD based designs
Strong communication skills
Ability to solve complex design challenges
Track record of delivering practical, business-friendly solutions
Intermediate level of project planning, design, cost estimation, and engineering drafting utilizing multiple design and drafting platforms
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
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
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
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
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
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
Benefits
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
Company
ONE Gas
ONE Gas, Inc. operates as a regulated natural gas distribution utility company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$536.3M2025-05-08Post Ipo Equity· $197.5M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2023-09-11Post Ipo Equity· $88.8M
Leadership Team
Robert McAnnally
President and Chief Executive Officer
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