The Gas Designer IV serves as a senior level technical expert responsible for developing, reviewing, and guiding the production of advanced natural gas distribution and transmission system designs. This role combines high level CAD proficiency with specialized gas distribution and transmission design expertise to create detailed drawings, construction plans, material lists, calculations, and documentation using CAD and utility design platforms.
The Gas Designer IV interprets and implements engineering specifications, client standards, utility maps, permitting requirements, and industry codes to deliver safe, accurate, and constructible designs. This position provides technical mentorship to junior designers and CAD technicians, conducts quality control reviews, and drives continuous improvement in design workflows, standards, and documentation practices. This role involves project management accountability and technical oversight.
This role requires consistent collaboration with project managers, engineers, cad technicians, field personnel, and external agencies to resolve design challenges, verify field conditions, coordinate data, and support successful execution of complex and large-scale gas utility projects.
What you will do:
- Lead the planning, design and execution of natural gas distribution and transmission pipeline projects in compliance with company and client standards, as well as applicable codes and safety regulations.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget and quality for multiple mid- to large-scale projects.
- Produce and review complex CAD design drawings, maps, layouts, and construction plans for natural gas distribution and transmission systems.
- Conduct final quality control reviews for accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
- Prepare plans, profiles, details, and testing procedures.
- Prepare detailed material lists, design calculations, cost related inputs, and documentation in support of project approvals and construction.
- Interpret engineering drawings, project specifications, client standards, utility maps, and survey data to ensure designs meet all requirements.
- Perform field visits to document existing conditions, verify measurements, and resolve design conflicts.
- Collaborate closely with CAD technicians, engineers, project managers, operations personnel, construction teams, and permitting entities to ensure alignment and timely resolution of issues.
- Communicate with external agencies to obtain existing utility record data.
- Identify design efficiencies, recommend process improvements, and support continuous
enhancement of internal standards and workflows. - Mentor and provide technical guidance to CAD technicians and designers, including conducting QA/QC reviews of their work.
- Support data and document entry across relevant project platforms and maintain organized project files.
- Report safety, health, and quality issues to management as required.
- Support management with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Who you are:
- Associate or in Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design, or a related technical field required.
- Minimum 9 years of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience in an engineering or construction discipline required.
- AutoCAD Civil 3D experience preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of utility and/or gas distribution or transmission design experience preferred.
- Familiarity with utility design standards, pipeline safety regulations, and local permitting
processes. - Previous experience managing a portfolio of utility projects of varying complexity and size.
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel to field locations (up to 10% local travel).
- Strong technical understanding of natural gas distribution system design, materials, construction practices, and applicable industry codes.
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
- Familiarity with Maximo and Fieldbook preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, utility maps, as-built records, and field survey data.
- Knowledge of civil design principles and utility infrastructure best practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve design
conflicts efficiently. - Excellent attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and quality control focus.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across
disciplines. - Strong organizational and time management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple
concurrent projects. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and relevant project management tools.
At Milhouse, we’re more than just a place to work — we’re a place to grow, thrive, and be celebrated. Here’s how we invest in you:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Reach out to learn how your deductible could be covered 100% through Garner Health!
- Company Sponsored Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability – We’ve got your back when life takes unexpected turns.
- Voluntary Coverages – Take control of your well-being with added coverage options.
- Discounted Gym Membership – Stay active with wellness options that support your fitness goals.
- Competitive Base Salary – Earn what you're worth in a performance-driven culture.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Build your future with confidence.
- Professional Development Incentives – Get rewarded for growing your skills — including bonuses for earning your P.E. License.
- Milhouse University (Cross-Functional Training) – Expand your expertise with internal training built to elevate your career and receive PDH credits for applicable training towards professional engineering licenses, etc..
- Employee Education & Development Program – Tuition assistance and learning opportunities to keep you moving forward.
- Generous PTO + Paid Holidays – Rest, recharge, and enjoy the moments that matter most.
- Paid Parental Leave – Bond with your new arrival — and yes, we’ll even cover a year of diapers!
- Extracurricular Sports Teams – Join our summer Volleyball and Softball squads for fun off the clock.
- Employee Recognition Program – Be celebrated for the impact you make.
- Employee Referral Bonus – Bring great people on board and get paid for it.
- Transit Benefits Program – Save on your daily commute.
- Charitable Events and Activities offered through non-profit affiliate – Milhouse Charities.
$92,800 - $113,200 a year
The actual base pay depends upon many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
While we provide a range, we'd love to hear from you if you are in or outside of this range as we are always looking to cater roles to the Talent we find!
Milhouse is a pay transparency non-discrimination organization committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We ensure that all employees are compensated fairly and without bias, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, effective January 1, 2025, we include pay scales and benefits in all job postings and ensure that all promotion opportunities are communicated to current employees within 14 days of external postings. Additionally, we participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and uphold compliance with federal requirements.
Here's a little information on Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.:
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. was founded in 2001 with the goal of building the best engineering company in the country. It was based on the belief that if we hired great people, fueled their passion while challenging them to excel, and maintained a laser focus on the needs of your clients, success would come- and so it has. Our portfolio of successful projects continues to grow, our family of highly satisfied clients continues to expand, and our staff just gets better and better.
We are a unique, Chicago-based firm whose collective passion, vision and expertise has led to phenomenal growth! With more than 500+ talented professionals and offices across the globe, Milhouse offers a dynamic work environment where there is no limit to what you can achieve if you are willing to go after it.
Our people are the cornerstone of our organization, and key to our success. Join a remarkably talented team that shares a passion for what they do and a vision for improving communities around the world through innovative engineering and construction. Click here to see who we are, and how our people drive our culture each & every day.
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Important Notice to US Applicants
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is an at-will employer.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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