M&S Engineering - Electric Distribution Designer - Georgetown, TX, via

Electric Distribution Designer

M&S Engineering, LLC seeks qualified candidates who are highly organized, energetic, self‑motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team for the non‑exempt position of Electric Distribution Designer
. The position will produce electric distribution field designs, stake distribution facilities, estimate projects, and prepare construction prints using electronic design/estimation software in accordance with the client’s construction standards and specifications.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Pass background check and drug screening
• Current Texas driver’s license with insurable driving record

• Represent M&S Engineering professionally while meeting with property owners, other engineering firms, and construction resources.
• Stay abreast of changing technologies, work planning, and design methodologies associated with electric distribution design.
• Mentor and train staff members to transfer design knowledge.
• Design overhead and underground electric distribution facilities.
• Recognize electric distribution framing and components 4 kV through 35 kV; initiate designs for construction or reconstruction of both overhead and underground facilities.
• Perform distribution line design calculations for structure loading, guying, geometric angle calculations, conductor sag interpretation, unitized framing design, construction practices, and safety guidelines using industry tools and methods.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and time constraints of work outputs.
• Apply strong analytical and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Manage multiple projects across varying design iterations and priority shifts.
• Use a laptop computer and related software programs including MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Manage time efficiently while multi‑tasking.
• Work outdoors for extended hours, in various climate conditions, and travel (including overnight stays up to five nights).
• Walk over diverse terrain and carry surveying instruments, field and staking equipment for staking layout.
• Use tools to clear brush or perform shallow excavation to locate property identifiers for staking and design purposes.

• Associate’s degree or certificate in Electric Power Technology and/or three (3) years of prior experience with electric distribution design and estimation.
• Familiarity with operation and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
• Knowledge of joint construction and electric utility best practices.
• Understanding of electric distribution construction framing techniques and components.
• Use of surveying equipment and gathering of geospatial points.
• Interpret property line boundaries, topographic and as‑built surveys, construction staking, ROW staking, and geospatial point collection.
• Use electronic design/estimation software to prepare cost estimates using unitized labor and material units, work instructions, and construction sketches.
• Research and collect property deed information to evaluate easements, establish ownership and define property boundaries.
• Familiarity with NESC and its application to electric distribution line design.
• Knowledge of permit acquisition procedures involving TxDOT, city, county, state, and federal agencies.

• 10 hours per day, 40 per week, Monday – Thursday
• Overtime as required
• Schedule variations dependent on location and project deadlines

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Employer‑paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer‑paid STD/LTD
• Life insurance
• Candidate referral bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Earned vacation time

• Location:
  
  Georgetown, Texas
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Technology, Information and Internet
• Application platform:
  Ripple Match