Engineer 1 4P/843

Title:Engineer 1
Client: Nicor Gas
Location: Naperville, IL
Contract: 2 Years
Experience: 0–2 Years
Work Schedule: Hybrid – In office Monday through Thursday, remote Friday; site travel may be required

Job Summary

We are seeking an Engineer I to support gas distribution design, work order development, permitting, and field/construction activities for Nicor Gas.

This position is ideal for an early-career engineer with a background in civil engineering, utility design, gas distribution, or related infrastructure work. The role includes developing designs for pressure improvements, renewals, relocations, new business, meter/regulator sets, and other distribution system projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop gas distribution designs for:

  • Department of Transportation projects

  • Pressure improvement projects

  • Renewals

  • Relocations

  • New business

• Develop and size meter and regulator set designs, including overpressure protection.

• Collect and evaluate records for use in gas system uprating procedures.

• Develop design options and recommendations to improve distribution system performance.

• Prepare work order designs, including drafting and application of company specifications.

• Investigate land rights and support easement/right-of-way related design requirements.

• Ensure designs comply with applicable federal codes, standards, and company requirements.

• Provide engineering support to field operations and construction teams.

• Manage assigned design projects and track:

  • Permitting

  • Approval status

  • Construction status

  • Other project milestones

• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and project stakeholders.

• Travel to project and construction sites as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution required.

• 0–2 years of experience in civil engineering, utility design, gas distribution, or a related field.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple design assignments and project priorities.

• Ability to work effectively with engineering, field, construction, and permitting teams.

• Must be punctual, dependable, and available to support project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Experience with utility or gas distribution design.

• Familiarity with permitting, land rights, work order design, or construction support.

Key Skills

Gas Distribution | Utility Design | Civil Engineering | AutoCAD | Civil 3D | Meter & Regulator Design | Pressure Improvement | Work Order Design | Permitting | Land Rights | Construction Support | Project Management | Distribution Systems