Senior Designer (Natural Gas)

Title: Senior Designer (Natural Gas)
Reports to:  Project Manager
Location: Flanders, NJ
Salary Range: $38-$42/hr, based on experience and qualifications

Brief Description:

Under some direction, routinely plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work, permit coordination, completes portions of project documents, assists Department Manager with delegation of tasks, interacts with Clients and officials for project tasks, and performs other related duties as required. Is knowledgeable of state and local regulations and utilities. Must have the ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.

Schedule:

Candidate can expect to work approximately 100% of their week in the Flanders, NJ office (hybrid arrangements will be reviewed following 90 days of employment). Company hours are Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm.

This position generally works standard business hours, Monday through Friday. However, occasional site visits, field work, client meetings, or business-related events may be scheduled outside of normal working hours. Flexibility in schedule is required to meet business and client needs.

Examples of work/duties:

• Performs moderate design tasks (e.g., preparation of plans for natural gas utility (mains and services, as well as other linear utilities) including layout, construction details, temporary traffic control plan preparation, project design notes and considerations).
• Performs research and investigations of regulatory agency standards applicable to designs (i.e. Road Opening Permits, Railroad Occupancy, NJDEP, Soil Conservation District Certification).
• Designs, analyzes, and interprets data for items such as material sizing and specification, loading conditions analysis, and layout design criteria.
• Completes and assigns tasks to technical and administrative staff to ensure regulatory 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.
• Assists with scheduling and budgetary requirements.
• Assists with proposals and project close outs.
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of technical assignments.
• Performs research and investigations (e.g., review of historic records) to document existing conditions including layout of utilities, develop design considerations, and confirm the scope of the project for review with Supervisors and/or Clients.
• Proficient in the use of historic records, aerial photographs, tax maps, and on-street utility mark-outs to determine system layouts.
• 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).

*Note: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Requirements (education, licensing, certifications, etc.):

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3 years’ experience.
• PE License Preferred.
• Proficient in:
  • Microsoft Office
  • AutoCAD

Benefits/Perks:

• Medical Plan Options, Dental, and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401k Plan with Pretax and Roth Contribution Options. Discretionary Company Match (2025 Plan Year Match: 50% of employee contributions up to the IRS limit).
• Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Voluntary Out of State Disability.
• SCE Paid Plans: Basic Group Life Insurance and AD&D and Long-Term Disability for Full-Time Positions.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Company Holidays.
• SCE Perk Program for Full-Time Positions.
• SCE Committees and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility:

SCE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SCE values the diversity of its workforce and takes steps to create and maintain an inclusive, non-discriminatory workplace where colleagues can effectively and efficiently utilize their skills and experience. SCE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws. SCE makes employment decisions based on job-related experience and factors.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact HR via email at HR@suburbanconsulting.com.

E-Verify:

Please note that SCE participates in E-Verify program. Please see applicable notice here: E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

SCE is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by investing in and recognizing the contributions of all our employees. SCE takes pride in our diverse workforce and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can utilize their skills. Please visit our DEI Page here to learn more:  Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Recruiting Agency Policy:

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates submitted via recruiter will not be considered.

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