Job Description

Design Technician (Technician III)

Department Summary

This position is located within Energy Delivery / Gas Asset Management / Distribution Pipeline Engineering (DPE) and will report to the DPE Design Lead.  Distribution Pipeline Engineering (DPE) is responsible for designing and preparing Gas Distribution work orders for construction of CAP mains, and system improvement work that includes Civic, Augment, EIRP, New Business, and other capital programs that support the goals and objectives of Gas Asset Management (GAM).

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Design Technician applies company design and construction standards to develop detailed non-routine engineering designs and construction specifications for gas main and service.  A CAD environment is used in the development of detailed gas distribution system construction drawings.  The design technician will be involved with planning, monitoring and facilitating the progress of projects through the SAP process to meet internal and external customer needs.  Other job responsibilities will include, updating the Decision Analysis Project Planning (DAPP) database; initiating material procurement in advance of construction; permitting activities with local governmental agencies; and the application of standards contained in the Gas Distribution Engineering Manual (GDEM).

There are three positions available.  Selected candidates may elect to report to one of the following gas headquarters: Livonia, Royal Oak, Macomb (Clinton Twp.), Groveland (Holly), Saginaw, Lansing, Jackson or Kalamazoo.