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

Electric Distribution Designer, Energy Location: San Antonio, Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. Halff is expanding its Electric Power Delivery practice and is looking for experienced Electric Distribution Designers to join the team in our San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas/Fort Worth, TX offices. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience designing both overhead and underground electric distribution lines for TNMP. This role involves working with co‑ops, municipalities, or investor‑owned utilities to design new electric distribution lines, relocate and upgrade existing lines, and handle substation distribution takeoffs. The position also offers the chance to broaden your technical skills, mentor junior designers, and contribute to improving project execution. What You Will Do Develop designs, construction packages, and bills of material for increasingly complex distribution line projects, and offer engineering support throughout the entire project life cycle. Conduct on‑site visits to determine routes, stake locations, assess right‑of‑way requirements, perform locates, and identify all existing conditions before design work. Serve as the main customer contact during the work management process by handling phone calls and emails, and updating the tracking system. Create, edit, analyze, and implement gas facility data updates from job construction sketches, as‑built sheets, or mobile applications using standardized TNMP symbology. Attend pre‑construction meetings and address construction‑related issues as they arise. Calculate electric power to determine 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 and support engineering decisions. Identify ways to improve project execution processes, focusing on safety by design, quality, and consistency. Report daily to the client or Halff office. Perform any other assigned duties. What You Will Need At least 5 years of experience designing overhead and underground electric distribution lines for TNMP. Experience with Distribution Design Studio (DDS). Familiarity with CAD‑based or GIS‑based design tools for electric power infrastructure. Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, team‑building, and collaboration abilities. Ability to work 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. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Demonstrated positive interpersonal behaviors toward TNMP, associates, and customers. Preferred Qualifications Associate’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or engineering technology. 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. Capability to complete sag and tension calculations to ensure correct line clearance and installation tension. Proficient in performing distribution pole loading analyses for proper pole sizing. Benefits Medical, dental, prescription, and life insurance Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (including Veteran’s Day for veterans) Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Health Savings Account (HSA) 529 College Savings Plan Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Employee Assistance Plan Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Halff is a drug‑free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Halff