SEMCO - Project Design Technician I

Job Description

The Project Design Technician I supports SEMCO’s Construction team by helping plan, coordinate, and track gas construction projects. This is a blend of office and field work, where you’ll assist with project design, documentation, customer coordination, and on‑site support to ensure projects are completed safely and according to standards.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support gas construction and replacement programs by coordinating with Engineering, Operations, and local municipalities.

• Prepare and track work orders, cost estimates, and project documentation.

• Maintain accurate project and service records in construction databases.

• Maintain accurate project and service records in construction databases.

• Stake proposed gas services & main locations to ensure installations meet company standards.

• Assist with contractor inspections and audits when requested.

• Support minor project design activities and field verification.

• Respond to customer and contractor questions or concerns professionally.

• Work with customers and municipalities to obtain permits, easements, and rights‑of‑way.

• Assist Marketing with project design support and customer inquiries.

• Support additional administrative or business activities as assigned.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or GED

• College coursework or vocational training in drafting, surveying, electrical, wiring, GIS, project planning, or a related field

• Gas or utility experience preferred, but not required

• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar design tools is a plus

Skills That Matter:

• Strong organization and attention to detail

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Customer-focused and professional approach

• Comfortable using computers and business software, with the ability to learn new systems

• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical concepts preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to safely operate a vehicle under the company’s driving policy

• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors and walk long distances (up to 10 miles per day) in all weather conditions

• Must be able to lift and carry 20–50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, climbing, and standing

• Comfortable working in extreme heat or cold

• Possible exposure to insects or outdoor environmental conditions

We offer a competitive hourly range of $23.41 to $34.05, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply.

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

To learn more about our mission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvYAAg21IuU

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For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity