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 in Texas. The role involves designing overhead and underground electric distribution lines, relocating and upgrading existing lines, and handling substation distribution takeoffs. This position offers career development and potential ownership opportunities.

• Develop designs, construction packages, and bills of material for increasingly complex distribution line projects, offering engineering support throughout the entire project life cycle.
• Conduct on‑site visits to determine routes, stake locations, assess right‑of‑way requirements, perform locates, and identify all existing conditions before starting design work.
• Serve as the main customer contact during the work management process by handling customer 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 symbology and data placement rules.
• 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 and support engineering decisions.
• Look for ways to improve project execution processes, focusing on safety, quality, and consistency.
• Report daily to the client office or Halff office.
• Perform any other assigned duties.

• At least 2 years of experience designing both overhead and underground electric distribution lines (preferred).
• Familiarity with CAD‑based or GIS‑based design tools for electric power infrastructure (required).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, team‑building, and collaboration abilities.
• Capable of working 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.
• Proficient 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.
• Skilled in performing structural calculations, including guying and cable pulling.
• Capable of completing sag and tension calculations to ensure correct line clearance and installation tension.
• Proficient 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 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 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.