Job Description
Title: Distribution Designer (Natural Gas Pipeline)
Location: Remote
Hire Type: Contract to hire
Shift: Standard Business Hours
Compensation: $35-$40/hour
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Must have Skill Set: Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and natural gas industry design experience
Overview:
The Distribution Designer supports natural gas pipeline projects by producing accurate, high-quality design drawings and documentation. Working in a fully remote environment, this role requires strong technical drafting abilities, sharp attention to detail, and the capability to interpret technical data, soil bore logs, and permit requirements. Candidates should be self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to grow their technical expertise while managing project deliverables on time and within allocated hours.
Job Duties:
- Complete small-diameter designs, preliminary line-of-lay alignments, plan and profile views, and detailed cross-sections for pipeline/facility layouts.
- Clean up, integrate, and organize survey, third-party CAD files, and cross-reference (x-ref) drawings.
- Interpret locate data, land/environmental investigation data, soil bore logs, and geotechnical reports to adjust gas main locations.
- Create and manage sheet sets using Sheet Set Manager, drafting complete Public Improvement Plan sets from baseline through final design.
- Generate elevation views, simple cross-sections, and moderately complex site plans while applying knowledge of pipeline stationing.
- Perform baseline design drafting reviews for simple, non-main installation projects and conduct permit drawing reviews for accuracy and compliance.
- Apply working knowledge of tie-in fittings, installation methods, and industrial meter set design principles.
- Train, mentor, and assist less experienced drafters.
- Recognize safety concerns, adhere to required PPE standards, and align with company core values across all work activities.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Drafting certification or equivalent work experience.
- Prior design experience in the natural gas industry.
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and strong familiarity with permit drawing requirements.
- Proven ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote setup.
- Excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, and a positive approach to receiving feedback and mentorship.
- Preferred: Familiarity with the MS Office Suite.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Woodridge, IL (Remote) |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $35–$40 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
Skills
- AutoCADunmatched
- CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Consultingunmatched
- Delivery Managementunmatched
- Design Servicesunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Industrial Designunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Natural Gasunmatched
- Oil and Gasunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical Drawingunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
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