Electric Distribution Designer, Energy

Electric Distribution Designer, Energy, San Antonio, Houston, 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 its San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas/Fort Worth, TX offices. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience designing both overhead and underground electric distribution lines for TNMP. The 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.

It also offers an opportunity to broaden technical skills, mentor junior designers, and contribute to improving project execution processes.

• Develop designs, construction packages, and bills of material for complex distribution line projects, and provide engineering support throughout the entire project lifecycle from concept to final as‑built documentation.
• Conduct on‑site visits 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 phone 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 business rules.
• Attend preconstruction meetings and address construction‑related issues as they arise.
• Calculate electric power to determine 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.
• Identify ways to improve project execution processes, focusing on safety by design, quality, and consistency.
• Report daily to the client office or Halff office.
• Perform any other assigned duties.

• At least five years of experience designing both overhead and underground electric distribution lines for TNMP.
• Experience with Distribution Design Studio (DDS).
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal behaviors toward TNMP, associates, and customers.

• Associate’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or engineering technology.
• 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.
• Capability 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 eight company paid holidays (including Veterans Day for 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

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.