Electric Distribution Designer; Entry-Level CADD Designer

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

Halff is expanding its Electric Power Delivery practice and is looking for entry-level Electric Distribution Designers to join the team in one of our Texas offices.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience designing both overhead and underground electric distribution lines.

• Develop designs, construction packages, and bills of material for increasingly complex distribution line projects, and offer engineering support throughout the entire project life cycle from initial concept to construction and final as-built documentation.
• Conduct on-site visits as needed to determine routes, stake locations, assess right-of-way requirements, perform locates, and identify existing conditions before starting design work.
• Serve 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 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 other assigned duties.

• At least 2 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.
• Ability to work outdoors for long periods.
• High attention to detail 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 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal behaviors toward electric utility providers, associates, and customers.

• 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.
• Skill in performing structural calculations, including guying and cable pulling.
• Ability to complete sag and tension calculations to ensure correct line clearance and installation tension.
• Proficiency in conducting distribution pole loading analyses for proper pole sizing.

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (including Veterans Day).
• 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.

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.

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.