Senior Electric Distribution Designer, Energy

Senior Electric Distribution Designer, San Antonio, TX

Halff is a leading infrastructure consulting firm committed to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Prepare designs, construction packages, and bills of material for progressively complex distribution line projects and provide engineering support throughout the full project life cycle.
• Perform on‑site visits to determine routes, staking, right‑of‑way requirements, locates, and identify existing conditions for design purposes.
• Act as customer point‑of‑contact during the work management process, responding to 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 symbology and data placement rules.
• Attend pre‑construction meetings and address any issues that arise during construction.
• Perform electric power calculations to determine capacity and effective sizing of distribution materials and equipment.
• Prepare mockups and designs as needed.
• Perform QA/QC of distribution line designs and construction packages prepared by other designers.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and associated teams to meet deadlines and support engineering decisions.
• Assist in developing distribution engineering design philosophies, standards, details, and specifications.
• Continuously seek improvements to project execution processes, including safety by design, quality, and consistency.
• Mentor or train Designers, CADD Technicians and administrative staff.
• Report to client office or Halff office daily.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience designing distribution systems for both overhead and underground electric distribution lines.
• Proficiency in creating plan and profile distribution designs in AutoCAD.
• Experience with CAD‑based or GIS‑based design tools for electric power infrastructure.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, team‑building, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience applying industry codes and standards, including NESC and NEC.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; confident interacting closely with clients, management, and design teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Located within proximity to the Halff office in San Antonio, Texas.
• Embrace being an active participant of an employee‑owned firm.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal behaviors toward electric utility providers, associates, and customers.

• Associate’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or engineering technology.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and related power calculations.
• Applied knowledge of design and construction standards and requirements.
• Ability to perform related structural calculations such as guying and cable pulling.
• Ability to perform sag and tension calculations to ensure proper line clearance and install tension.
• Ability to conduct distribution pole loading analysis to ensure 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 for our 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 any 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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