Electric Distribution Designer (Mid-Level CADD Designer), Texas

About the role

We’re expanding our Electric Power Delivery practice and are seeking experienced mid-level Electric Distribution Designers to join our team in one of our Texas offices. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in designing both overhead and underground electric distribution lines.

Responsibilities

• Developing designs, construction packages, and bills of material for increasingly complex distribution line projects, and offering engineering support throughout the entire project life cycle.
• Conducting on-site visits as needed to determine routes, stake locations, assess right-of-way requirements, perform locates, and identify all existing conditions before starting design work.
• Serves as the main customer contact during the work management process by handling customer phone calls and emails. Responsible for updating the tracking system as needed.
• Create, edit, analyze and implement gas facility data updates from job construction sketches, as-built sheets, or mobile applications using standardized symbology and data placement business rules, related to civic improvement, rehab or other existing work.
• Attend preconstruction meetings and address any construction-related issues as they arise.
• Calculate electric power to determine the capacity and proper sizing of distribution materials and equipment.
• Create mockups and designs as necessary.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of personal distribution line designs and construction packages.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and other teams to meet deadlines, support engineering decisions, and work together on projects.
• Look for ways to improve project execution processes, focusing on safety by design, quality, and consistency.
• Report daily to the client office or Halff office.
• Perform any other assigned duties.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience designing both overhead and underground electric distribution lines.
• Familiarity with CAD-based or GIS-based design tools for electric power infrastructure.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, team building, and collaboration abilities.
• Capable of working outdoors for long periods.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with industry codes and standards such as NESC and NEC.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable working with clients, management, and design teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or engineering technology.
• Experience with Distribution Design Studio (DDS).
• Understanding of electrical theory and power calculation methods.
• Experience with design and construction standards and requirements.
• Skilled in performing structural calculations, including guying and cable pulling.
• Capable of completing sag and tension calculations to ensure correct line clearance and installation tension.
• Proficient in conducting distribution pole loading analyses for proper pole sizing.