Design Associate Jobs in Mississippi (NOW HIRING)

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The Design Consultant meets with builders, developers, and customers to coordinate actions required to provide gas service; initiates and develops opportunities for gas sales, and represents the Company on gas service, design requirements and billing.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Meet with builders, developers and customers or their representatives to coordinate actions required to provide gas service
• Determines customer gas loads and metering requirements.
• Verifies equipment type, size, and location; review facilities for compliance with governing ordinances and Company standards; stakes the location of proposed facilities for construction forces where appropriate.
• Prepares construction sketches, layouts and drawings of existing and proposed distribution facilities
• Prepare estimates of cost for material and labor to complete projects with commercial and residential development customers
• Identifies project requirements and completes the designs and work activities for gas distribution capital programs
• Monitors construction progress and serves as liaison between customer and construction departments to ensure timely completion of work.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• Requires a high school education or the equivalent knowledge of English, basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculation of fractions and/or percentages), grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Minimum experience required of the position

Associate Design Consultant

• One year Gas Distribution Field Operations experience, OR
• Two years of related industry experience.

Design Consultant

• Two years as a Design Consultant
• Three years Gas Distribution Field Operations experience, OR
• Five years of related industry experience.

Senior Design Consultant

• Three years as a Design Consultant
• Three years Gas Distribution Field Operations experience, AND two years as a Design Consultant, OR
• Six years Gas Distribution Field Operations experience, AND one year as a Design Consultant, OR

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

• Able to perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.
• Able to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze.
• Within six months after employment, know and understand Company safety rules.
• Acquire the ability to identify abnormal operating conditions.
• Must have the ability to acquire and maintain skills required as technology evolves (e.g., accessing electronic mapping information, collecting and interpreting electronic pipe locating and leak detection information, etc.)

• Able to communicate and interact with all levels of management and associates and perform well in a team environment.
• Able to represent Company in a professional manner in matters and meetings with both private and public, entities and officials.
• Able to cultivate relationships and partner with business and community contacts to achieve business results.
• Able to collaborate across functional boundaries to improve business processes.
• Able to use PC software proficiently, including word processing, presentation and spreadsheet programs.
• Able to learn and use ArcGIS, Hydraulic Modeling Software, AutoCAD, and other engineering related programs as required.
• Able to motivate self, accomplish tasks and achieve goals with minimal supervision including self-directed learning.
• Able to identify solutions to problems with creativity and innovative thinking.
• Able to demonstrate effective project management and time management to meet project deadlines and remain within budget.
• Able to multi-task and manage several projects or activities at one time.
• Able to use initiative, good judgment, and tact to complete assigned tasks.
• Able to apply extensive knowledge of company policies and procedures and DOT CFR 192 regulations.
• Able to make sound decisions based on engineering and operational principles and Company policies.
• Able to demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other Company policies and procedures and do so consistently, take all required training courses and do so timely.
• Able to demonstrate respect for all individuals, adhere to the Company’s values and business practices and do both consistently.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• Must provide and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Physical Requirements

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to demonstrate and apply excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
• Able to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment.
• Able to exert in excess of 30 pounds of force occasionally and in excess of 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• Ability to detect natural gas odor.
• Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle for multiple hour trips, including the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.
• Able to wear and operate personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs daily.

Working Conditions

• Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.
• Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.
• Be particularly alert in observing hazards, abnormal operating conditions, and avoiding accidents.
• Be willing to work in unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
• Be able to receive and execute orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of superiors and co/workers.
• Be able to meet the public in a pleasant, professional, and tactful manner
• Able to work daily in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.
• Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.
• Able to work rotating shifts, if required.
• Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.
• Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety sensitive positions.
• May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts.

ABOUT DELTA UTILITIES

Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas services across Louisiana and Mississippi. We understand the value of dependable energy and our important role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Delta Utilities is a $1.7 billion organization that represents 600,000 customers and is among the top 40 natural gas utilities in the United States.

Delta Utilities acquired CenterPoint Energy's natural gas utility operations in Louisiana and Mississippi in April 2025 and acquired Entergy's natural gas utilities in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in July 2025.

Delta Utilities is regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Mississippi Public Service Commission, and the New Orleans City Council. We work closely with our regulatory agencies to deliver safe and reliable natural gas service and maintain fair rates for our customers.

Learn more at https://deltautilities.com.

Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.