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Borin Manufacturing, Inc.

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Technical Sales Engineer or Technical Sales Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$79K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The selected candidate will work with engineering firms, distributors, contractors, utilities, pipeline operators, municipalities, and industrial asset owners throughout North America and ...

Visual Comfort & Co.

Integrated Solution Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$104K - $106K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Reporting directly to the Distribution Engineering Manager within the Operations department, the Integrated Solution Engineer is responsible for collaborating with, but not limited to, the ...

Borin Manufacturing, Inc.

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Technical Sales Engineer or Technical Sales Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$79K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The selected candidate will work with engineering firms, distributors, contractors, utilities, pipeline operators, municipalities, and industrial asset owners throughout North America and ...

Michelin

Distribution Center Manager

Houston, TX

Distribution Center Manager Build a Career That Matters with One of the World's Most Respected ... Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make ...

Michelin

Distribution Center Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

Distribution Center Manager Build a Career That Matters with One of the World's Most Respected ... Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make ...

M&S Engineering LLC

CAD Designer

The Woodlands, TX · On-site

$24.75 - $34/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

M&S Engineering, LLC is looking for a CAD Designerto join our growing distribution team located in The Woodlands, Texas to provide design on various utility projects. Responsibilities * Preparation ...

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M&S Engineering LLC

CAD Designer

The Woodlands, TX

$24 - $33.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

M&S Engineering, LLC is looking for a CAD Designer to join our growing distribution team located in The Woodlands, Texas to provide design on various utility projects. Responsibilities * Preparation ...

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How much do distribution engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for distribution engineer in Houston, TX is $42.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.27 and $49.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a distribution engineer?

A distribution engineer is a type of electrical engineer responsible for the development, installation, testing, and proper usage of electrical power equipment. As a distribution engineer, your job duties include building power distribution systems, performing safety inspections of electrical equipment, and monitoring and documenting the performance of electrical systems. The qualifications to begin a career as a distribution engineer include a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering plus several years of experience working with a variety of electrical power systems and equipment. To succeed in this job, you need to have a mechanical aptitude and strong critical thinking skills.

How does a distribution engineer typically collaborate with field crews and other departments to ensure reliable power delivery?

Distribution Engineers work closely with field crews, operations, and planning teams to design, upgrade, and maintain electrical distribution systems. They often provide technical support during outages or equipment failures, review field reports, and coordinate with other departments to schedule maintenance that minimizes customer impact. Effective communication and teamwork are crucial, as the engineer needs to translate technical plans into actionable steps for field personnel and ensure that projects meet safety and reliability standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a distribution engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Distribution Engineer, you need a strong background in electrical engineering principles, power distribution systems, and typically a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with software tools such as AutoCAD, GIS, and distribution modeling systems, along with relevant certifications like Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, is often required. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential for collaborating with teams and addressing client needs. These skills ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of electrical power to customers while meeting regulatory and operational standards.

What is the difference between Distribution Engineer vs Substation Engineer?

AspectDistribution EngineerSubstation Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, relevant certificationsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, often similar certifications
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, utility companies, power distribution networksSubstations, power plants, electrical infrastructure sites
Employer & Industry UsageUtility companies, energy providers, infrastructure firmsUtility companies, electrical infrastructure firms
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Distribution Engineers focus on designing, maintaining, and improving power distribution systems from substations to consumers. Substation Engineers specialize in the design, operation, and maintenance of electrical substations. Both roles require similar credentials and often work within the same industry, but their focus areas differ within the electrical power infrastructure.

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Infographic showing various Distribution Engineer job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,451 per year, or $42 per hour.

Electrical Transmission Line Engineer (PE), Energy

Halff Associates, Inc.

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Electrical Transmission Line Engineer (PE), Energy, Houston, DFW, Austin, San Antonio
Halff is seeking an experienced Electrical Transmission Line Engineer, with their Texas PE License, to join our growing Energy team. You have a choice of offices to be based out of located in Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, or San Antonio. This is an independent contributor role and an excellent opportunity to progress your career by applying your knowledge and expertise as we build our transmission line team. You'll likely have prior experience designing new lines, overhauls of existing lines, and substation cut-ins for co-ops, municipalities, or investor-owned utilities. You're now ready to take-on a broader role including expanding your technical capabilities, mentoring less experienced engineers, developing standards, and seeking continuous improvements to our project execution process. You may work a hybrid schedule, once the initial ramp up is completed. Travel up to 25% is expected based on project needs and office location.
We've built one of the nation's largest infrastructure consulting firms on a core tenet: focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. So, we hire the industry's most talented professionals, make them owners and continually develop and reward them. This opportunity offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.
What you will do:
  • Preparing designs, construction packages, and bills of material for progressively complex transmission line projects and providing engineering support to the full project life cycle from concept through construction to as-builts.
  • Driving and supporting the county, state, and Federal permitting processes for transmission projects (e.g., roads, railroads, floodplains, river crossings, Federal land and water crossings).
  • Interpreting geotechnical reports/boring logs and designing a variety of foundation types (e.g., direct-embed, pier, spread, pile) using one or more of CAISSON, LPILE, or MFAD.
  • Providing technical guidance and experiential input to all aspects of greenfield and brownfield transmission line projects, such as, routing, structure spotting, right-of-way requirements, conductor/shield wire/structure selection, and constructability/maintainability.
  • Performing QA/QC of transmission line designs and construction packages prepared by other engineers or technicians.
  • Directing, mentoring, and/or training one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Designers, CADD Technicians and administrative staff.
  • Assisting in the development of transmission line engineering design philosophies, standards, details, and specifications.
  • Continuously seeking improvements to our project execution processes, including safety by design, quality, and consistency.
  • Developing technical specifications and bid documents and assisting clients with the bid and evaluation process.

What you will need:
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas (in good standing).
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering or ABET accredited equivalent engineering degree (Civil, Structural, or Architectural preferred).
  • 5+ years transmission line engineering experience of at least 138kV with a consulting firm or electric utility.
  • Proficient with MS Office suite.
  • Experience in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-LITE, and AutoCAD.
  • Foundations design experience using one or more of CAISSON, LPILE, or MFAD.
  • Experience applying industry codes and standards, including NESC, ASCE, NEC, and ACI 318.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Confident interacting closely with clients, management, and design teams.
  • Embrace being an active participant of our employee-owned firm.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Multi-state PE licensure is preferred. Candidates willing to obtain licensure in additional states, as required by company operations, are strongly preferred.
  • Experience with PLS-Tower, SAG10, ArcGIS, and distribution line design.
  • Transmission line design experience with 500kV and/or 765kV line enhancements or new builds.
  • Prior experience developing design standards and/or QA/QC processes and procedures.

The Halff Electric Distribution Advantage:
  • More than two decades of expertise in the electric utility industry with a deep understanding and proficiency in electric power.
  • We take a collaborative approach with an emphasis on integrated teamwork and partnership with our clients.
  • Rigorous quality assurance and quality control measures to ensure excellence.
  • Funding resources assistance. We can cut through the red tape that comes along with accepting grants and other funding types.

Learn more about Halff's Electric Distribution services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team
The Halff Electric Distribution Services:
  • Overhead and underground electric distribution engineering
  • Distribution system analysis
  • Voltage conversions
  • Roadway-related relocations
  • State, federal, and local permitting
  • Standards development

Company Overview:
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.
Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here
Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here
We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
  • Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's 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
  • Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

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 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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