Electric Distribution Design Engineer (PE), Texas

Overview Electric Distribution Design Engineer (PE), Energy, San Antonio, Houston, and 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, or Dallas/Fort Worth, TX office. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in 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. This position offers an excellent career development opportunity with potential for ownership in the firm. What You Will Do Developing designs, construction packages, and bills of material for increasingly complex distribution line projects, and providing engineering support throughout the project life cycle—from initial concept to construction and final as-built documentation. Conducting on-site visits to determine routes, stake locations, assess right-of-way requirements, perform locates, and identify existing conditions before design work. Serve as the main customer contact during the work management process, handling customer calls and emails and 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 TNMP symbology and data placement rules. Attend preconstruction meetings and address construction-related issues as they arise. Calculate electric power needs 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 on projects together. Identify opportunities to improve project execution processes with emphasis on safety by design, quality, and consistency. Report daily to the client office or Halff office. Perform any other assigned duties. What You Will Need Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas (in good standing). Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or ABET-accredited equivalent (Civil, Structural, or Architectural preferred). At least 5 years of experience designing both overhead and underground electric distribution lines for TNMP. Experience with Distribution Design Studio (DDS) required. 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. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Demonstrated positive interpersonal behaviors toward TNMP, associates, and customers. Preferred Qualifications 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 for correct line clearance and installation tension. Proficiency in distribution pole loading analyses for proper pole sizing. The Halff Electric Distribution Advantage More than two decades of expertise in the electric utility industry with deep knowledge of electric power. Collaborative approach with emphasis on integrated teamwork and partnerships with clients. Rigorous quality assurance and quality control measures to ensure excellence. Funding resources assistance to navigate grants and other funding types. Halff Electric Distribution Services Overhead and underground electric distribution engineering Distribution system analysis Voltage conversions Roadway-related relocations State, federal, and local permitting Standards development Company Overview Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. Our employees and culture are recognized as a Top Workplace in America. Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia. Benefits Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance Long-term and short-term disability insurance PTO and 8 company paid holidays 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.

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