Senior Distribution Planning Engineer

Senior Distribution Planning Engineer

Location:

Boerne, TX |

Employment Type:

Full-Time | Direct Hire | Work Arrangement:
Hybrid | 3 Days Onsite Per Week | Salary: $100,000–$140,000 Annually | Additional Compensation:
Annual Discretionary Bonus Based on Company Profitability

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Distribution Planning Engineer for a direct hire opportunity in Boerne, TX. This position will support electrical distribution system planning, engineering studies, infrastructure improvements, and project management within the power delivery industry. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of distribution system planning experience, an active Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license, and proficiency with Milsoft or Wind Mil software.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and client-facing project management experience are essential.

• Develop Two-Year Construction Work Plans and Long-Range Distribution System Plans.
• Perform load forecasting, system sectionalizing, device coordination, relay settings, and arc-flash studies.
• Prepare engineering reports, system maps, technical drawings, and infrastructure improvement recommendations.
• Analyze distribution system performance, including voltage regulation, peak loads, capacitor operations, and substation data.
• Support environmental reporting, regulatory submissions, and CCN applications.
• Develop electrical service plans for new developments, subdivisions, and industrial customers.
• Prepare equipment specifications and support high-voltage equipment procurement.
• Manage engineering projects, including schedules, budgets, proposals, deliverables, and quality control.
• Collaborate with utility clients, engineering teams, contractors, and field personnel.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Active Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 5+ years of electrical distribution system planning experience within the energy or power delivery industry.
• Proficiency with Milsoft or Wind Mil software required.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, load forecasting, protection coordination, and power system analysis.
• Experience managing engineering projects, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management applications.

• Experience supporting electric utilities or cooperatives.
• Familiarity with Rural Utilities Service (RUS) reporting and environmental requirements.
• Experience with CCN applications and high-voltage equipment specifications.
• Previous client-facing engineering and project management experience.

• $100,000–$140,000 annual base salary
• Annual discretionary profit-sharing bonus
• 100% employer-paid employee health insurance and 50% coverage for the first dependent
• 200% 401(k) match on employee contributions up to 4.5%
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 3 weeks of PTO to start, with rollover
• Paid holidays
• Annual employer HSA contribution through the high-deductible health plan
• Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite per week

Wheeler Staffing Partners connects experienced engineering professionals with career opportunities offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term growth. Our recruiting team provides personalized support and guidance throughout the hiring process.

Wheeler Staffing Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.