Education: High school graduate or equivalent is required. One-year college course work in industrial technology or related technical field is required. Bachelor of Science degree in industrial technology or related technical field is preferred Natural Gas & Water Designer A minimum of six months of technical level work in engineering or some similar support function is required. Related education exceeding the one-year requirement may be considered in lieu of experience. Experience in natural gas or water industry is preferred. Sr. Natural Gas & Water Designer A minimum of two years technical level work in engineering or some similar support function is required. Experience in natural gas or water industry is required. Incumbents in the Natural Gas & Water Designer classification will progress to the senior level according to the Statement of Intent. LICENSING/ CERTIFICATION: Must have a valid driver’s license (minimum Class F). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to: - Make mature and sound decisions.
- Read and understand survey plats, civil site plans, and municipal improvement plans.
- Interpret natural gas and water as-builts records and GIS information.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. - Meet deadlines and schedule work for timely completion.
- Learn and consistently follow set workflow processes.
- Work well under high stress levels, with frequent interruptions and with tight and often changing deadlines.
- A working knowledge of AutoCAD and drafting techniques.
- Proficient in Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office suite, CU applications, network file structures, file manipulations, plotting configurations, and other basic PC skills.
- Accurate and precise, patient, self-disciplined, and able to make good judgments.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to visually differentiate between color-coded lines and symbols associated with utilization of AutoCAD and/or graphic work design tools. May be required to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally. Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make discriminations in sound is required. Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, and close visual acuity to operate a computer is required. Working in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold with occasional repetitive lifting, stooping, crawling, walking, standing, and sitting is also required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Primarily indoor environment; however, may be required to perform field duties outside in all weather conditions. May be called upon to help restore service during outages. May be exposed to high or low temperatures, dirty environment, and considerable noise. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS: Ability to take and pass any applicable tests for the position. Subject to Department of Transportation’s and/or Public Service Commission’s drug and alcohol testing requirements. May be required to wear personal protective equipment. Overtime may be required. Must be able to work successfully with diverse groups of people. TESTING: Testing may be required. |
