Natural Gas Designer

Wade Trim

Designer improving infrastructure by interpreting and coordinating design projects in the natural gas industry. Requires drafting experience and familiarity with AutoCAD 3D in Michigan offices.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeTraverse City • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for interpreting, analyzing, organizing, executing and coordinating new design projects and/or revisions to existing projects of varying scales and complexity
Complete permit applications and coordinate with agencies until permits are obtained
Apply engineering principles and procedures while performing engineering design work
Design detailed gas distribution systems
Design medium, standard, high pressure steel and plastic gas mains and services
Perform design calculations as needed and provide design details as needed
Seek resolutions on non-standard analytical problems
Save project-specific data on a daily and weekly basis
Assist Project Managers as needed
Document design changes and communications
Conduct on-site inspections as needed
Assist in the preparation of proposals
Assist and develop into a Project Manager
Attend client, public, project and staff meetings including client progress, plan review, pre-construction, etc.
Maintain excellent client relations
Maintain a safe working environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must have a high school diploma
Two or more years of drafting experience in the natural gas industry
Excellent technical writing, organization and communication skills are essential
Candidates must be self-motivated and able to work well with others
Familiarity with AutoCAD 3D is required
Experience with CadWorx or Autodesk Plant 3D is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program.
Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineering designdesign calculationsgas distribution systemsdraftingpermit applicationsanalytical problem solving

Soft Skills

technical writingorganizationcommunicationself-motivatedclient relations

Certifications

high school diploma