Date Posted: 10/13/2026 Minimum Date Posted: 10/25/2026
The hourly rate for this position is between $55.00 - $65.00. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
Location: Woodlands, TX
Benefits:
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; company-paid holidays; and short and long-term disability.
How to Apply:
Candidates may apply by clicking the "apply" button in this posting which is hosted on our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers
Internal Employee Notice:
This opportunity is being communicated internally in accordance with the Company's Recruiting Transparency and Opportunity Notice process.
Current employees are encouraged to apply through our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers
Position Summary
The Field Designer serves as the technical liaison between design and field execution. This role supports construction, installation, commissioning, and implementation activities by providing practical design solutions, evaluating field conditions, and ensuring project deliverables are successfully implemented.
Key Responsibilities
- Support construction and field execution through technical design assistance.
- Conduct site visits, field investigations, constructability reviews, and field verification.
- Evaluate field conditions and recommend design modifications when necessary.
- Coordinate design revisions resulting from field observations or construction changes.
- Collaborate with engineers, project managers, contractors, and clients throughout project execution.
- Review field documentation and as-built information for completeness and accuracy.
- Support commissioning, startup, and project closeout activities.
- Mentor junior designers on field practices and constructability considerations.
- Promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout project execution.
Required Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- 5-7 years of design experience, including field support.
- Strong understanding of design documentation and construction practices.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel regularly to project sites.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting commissioning or startup activities.
- OSHA or construction safety training.
- Experience coordinating with contractors and construction teams.
- Client-facing experience supporting infrastructure or engineering projects.
Work Environment
This position is split between office and field environments, with regular visits to client facilities, construction sites, and job sites. Field work routinely involves walking on uneven terrain, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE). Travel to project sites is expected on a regular basis.
Application Deadline:
This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements.
Important Information:
Applicants may be asked:
"Are you currently employed by the Company?"
For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.
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