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Power Distribution Designer​/Engineer

Job in Township of Upper Macungie, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA
Listing for: HKA Enterprises
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-14
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer, Energy Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are seeking a Power Distribution Designer/Engineer to support electrical utility distribution design projects. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of hands‑on electrical power distribution design experience and a strong understanding of utility distribution systems. This position will work closely with engineers, project managers, utilities, and field personnel to develop safe, reliable, and cost-effective distribution designs. An EIT certification is preferred, but not required.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and engineer overhead and underground electrical power distribution systems
  • Develop distribution design plans, construction drawings, and supporting documentation
  • Perform electrical calculations and assist with system planning and equipment selection
  • Design and specify poles, transformers, conductors, switches, fuses, and other distribution equipment
  • Review existing utility infrastructure and develop design solutions based on field conditions
  • Prepare material lists, construction packages, work orders, and cost estimates
  • Interpret utility standards, engineering specifications, maps, and construction requirements
  • Coordinate with utility clients, engineers, field crews, and other project stakeholders
  • Assist with distribution system upgrades, relocations, maintenance, and new construction
  • Conduct quality‑control reviews of design packages and engineering documentation
  • Utilize engineering and utility design software to develop accurate distribution designs
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable utility standards, NESC requirements, and engineering practices
  • Support multiple projects while meeting established schedules and deadlines
Required Qualifications
  • 1-3 years of electrical power distribution design or engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field
  • Working knowledge of electrical power distribution systems
  • Understanding of overhead and/or underground utility distribution design
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, maps, and utility standards
  • Strong computer skills and ability to learn utility‑specific design software
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with a project team
Preferred Qualifications
  • Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification
  • Experience designing for an electric utility, engineering consulting firm, or EPC contractor
  • Experience with utility distribution design software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Pole Foreman, BOUD, DDS, or similar platforms
  • Experience with Duke Energy, Dominion Energy, First Energy, AEP, Entergy, CenterPoint Energy, or other electric utility standards
  • Knowledge of NESC standards and utility construction practices
  • Experience with pole loading, conductor sizing, transformer sizing, voltage drop, and distribution system design
  • Field experience or exposure to utility construction and distribution operations
What We're Looking For

We're looking for an engineer/designer who wants to build a career in the power and utility industry. Candidates with strong electrical fundamentals and 1-3 years of distribution design experience will have the opportunity to work on a variety of utility projects while developing their engineering and design expertise. Ideal candidate:
Electrical Engineer or Electrical Engineering Technician + 1-3 years of power distribution design experience + EIT preferred + utility/engineering consulting experience.

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