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Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc

Designer / Senior Designer (Natural Gas Utility)

Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc, Hackensack, New Jersey, us, 07601


Designer / Senior Designer (Natural Gas Utility) Date:

February 20, 2024Title:

Designer / Senior Designer (Natural Gas Utility)

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NJ Based (Flanders, Hackensack, or Wall, NJ)Brief Description:Employee will prepare construction documents and/or permit applications for natural gas distribution or electric utility projects under the direction of an experienced supervisor.Examples of work/duties:Performs moderate design tasks (e.g., gas main and service layout, temporary traffic control plan preparation, bill of materials preparation)Performs research and investigations (e.g., review of historic records to determine status of existing gas pipes)Analyzes and interprets data (e.g., use of historic records, aerial photographs, tax maps, and on-street utility markouts to determine system layouts)Works closely with technical and administrative staff (e.g., coordination with administrative staff to ensure road-opening permit applications are properly prepared and delivered)Performs a thorough review of completed work. Staff of all levels are responsible for ensuring the quality of their own work, with experienced staff also responsible for review of others’ work.Senior Designers with relevant experience will also be responsible for training and mentoring entry-level Designers, coordinating with utility clients and public review agencies (e.g., NJDOT), assisting project managers with project management tasks (e.g., schedule and budget related planning), and completing more-involved design tasks (e.g., preparation of detailed plans for horizontal directional drilling under existing roadways)Minimum Requirements:Possess a valid driver’s licenseBachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related fieldDesigner: 0-6 years of experience, Senior Designer: 3-8 years of experienceEngineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred (NJ PE license track)Microsoft OfficeAutoCADBackground check and drug test may be administered for work with utility clientsExperience in the underground utility sector or familiarity with linear construction principles is preferred, but not requiredIdeal candidates are well-organized, responsible, self-motivated, and detail oriented. They can work quickly without sacrificing the quality of their work product. They take pride in their work and are team-players with a desire to learn.Full-time in-office attendance initially required with potential for hybrid in-office/work-from-home option possible once proficient at assigned tasks. Limited field-based work may also be required. Paid overtime possible depending on position and departmental workload.SCE offers excellent compensation and benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays for this position.

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