BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as a Designer 1, Designer 2, or Senior Designer at our Greystone location in Columbia, SC.
- Designs and produces engineering drawings for natural gas and auxiliary facilities.
- Provides technical guidance to engineers and designers, ensuring drawing accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company drafting standards.
- Maintains design consistency across the engineering team by applying established standards, best practices, and quality controls.
- Collaborates with engineering and operations to optimize facility designs and ensure compliance with company specifications, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Maintains and updates standard drawings, facility drawings, and company drafting libraries to support ongoing operations and project needs.
- Operates independently as a self‑starter, completing assignments with minimal supervision while managing priorities effectively.
- Develops complete, timely, and accurate drawing packages for new, expanded, or modified facilities, supporting project objectives and construction schedules.
- Reviews drawings to verify compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and company standards, identifying and resolving discrepancies as needed.
- Evaluates design concepts and performs required engineering‑related calculations to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
- Manages drawing documentation by organizing and maintaining drawing files, indexes, revision histories, and digital records in accordance with company document‑control procedures.
- Completes site visits with engineering and operations teams to ensure drawing accuracy as needed.
Designer 1:
0-2 years of AutoCAD experience is required.
Designer 2:
At least 3 years of AutoCAD experience is required.
Sr. Designer:
At least 5 years of AutoCAD experience is required.
All Levels:
- Microstation experience preferred.
- Experience with 3D drawings or modeling.
- Experience with natural gas pipeline and compressor station design.
- Strong math skills, including geometry, trigonometry, and higher mathematics.
- Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering design drafting principles.
- Knowledge of national gas codes, Pipeline Safety Regulations, and related codes and standards.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to size and design structural steel and reinforced concrete components.
- Ability to develop applications for the CADD system.
- Strong communication skills, and ability to develop rapport with internal and external customers.
- Strong computer skills, including the CADD system.
Education
Associate (Typically two years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an associate's degree.)
Preferred Degree
Drafting Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or Mechanical Design Engineering
BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that gives large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in our work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Through our liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations we support a number of large customers, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation and heavy-duty trucking, along with manufacturing. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. We provide fulfilling employment opportunities, are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and focus on providing a safe and inclusive work environment.
