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Job Details Distribution Designer - Electric Utility Remote Position Posted:8/11/2026 Job ID#:453 Job Category: Distribution Position Type: Employee Shift: 1 Distribution Distribution Designer ...

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Electric Distribution Designer

San Diego, CA ยท On-site +1

Develop and prepare electric distribution designs, including overhead and underground systems, relocations, and system improvements * Produce construction drawings, work orders, bills of materials ...

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Electric Distribution Designer

San Diego, CA ยท On-site +1

Develop and prepare electric distribution designs, including overhead and underground systems, relocations, and system improvements * Produce construction drawings, work orders, bills of materials ...

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How much do electric distribution designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for electric distribution designer in the United States is $18.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Electric Distribution Designer vs Electric Distribution Engineer?

AspectElectric Distribution DesignerElectric Distribution Engineer
CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, certifications varyBachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferred
Work EnvironmentDesigning distribution systems, field visits, CAD workDesign oversight, project management, technical analysis
Industry UsageUtility companies, consulting firmsUtility companies, engineering firms
Search IntentDesign-focused roles, technical design tasksEngineering design, project planning

Electric Distribution Designers focus on creating and modifying distribution system designs, often working with CAD tools and field data. Electric Distribution Engineers typically have a higher level of technical responsibility, including project oversight and complex analysis. Both roles are essential in utility operations, but engineers usually require advanced credentials and perform broader engineering functions.

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Electric Distribution Designer

Fort Worth, TX โ€ข On-site

M&S Engineering LLC
Engineering Professional Servicesย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about M&S Engineering LLCexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

M&S Engineering, LLC seeks qualified candidates that are highly organized, energetic, self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as a team for the non-exempt position of Electric Distribution Designer. The position will produce electric distribution field designs, staking of distribution facilities, project estimation and preparation of construction prints using electronic design/estimation software in accordance with the client's standards of construction and specifications.
This position will report to the office and is not remote.
Requirements Include:
  • Must possess a High school diploma or equivalent, ability to pass background check and drug screening and possess a current Texas Driver's License with an insurable driving record.

Required Duties and Responsibilities Include:
  • Ability to represent self professionally in both M&S and the client's image while meeting with property owners, other engineering firms and construction resources.
  • Ability to stay abreast with the changing technologies, work planning, and design methodologies associated with Electric Distribution Design.
  • Ability to mentor and/or train others staff members to transfer personal design knowledge to others.
  • Proficient with the design of both overhead and underground electric distribution facilities.
  • Ability to recognize electric distribution framing and components 4kV through 35kV, to initiate designs for construction or reconstruction of both overhead and underground distribution facilities.
  • Ability to perform distribution line design calculations for structure loading, guying, geometric angle calculations, conductor sag interpretation, unitized framing design, construction practices and construction safety guidelines using industry tools and methods.
  • Ability to take personal responsibility for the quality, accuracy and time constraints of work product.
  • Possess strong analytical and technical problem solving skills.
  • Ability to multi-task several projects through different requirements of design iterations and priority shifts.
  • Proficient with the use of a laptop computer, and related software programs including, MS Outlook, MS Excel and MS Word.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
  • Strong skills of time management and multi-tasking.
  • Ability to work outdoors for extended hours in various climate conditions and travel, including overnight stays for up to five nights.
  • Ability to walk over and across various terrain and carry surveying instruments, field and staking equipment for the purpose of laying out staking for Electric Distribution Design.
  • Ability to use tools to clear brush, or shallow excavation to locate property identifiers for the purpose of staking and design of distribution facilities.

Desired Duties and Responsibilities Include:
  • Prefer an Associate's degree or certificate in Electric Power Technology and/or three (3) years๏ฟฝ prior experience with electric distribution design and estimation.
  • Familiarity of the operation and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
  • Familiarity of joint construction and electric utility best practices.
  • Knowledge of Electric Distribution construction framing techniques, construction practices and their components.
  • Use of surveying equipment and gathering of geospatial points.
  • Prefer the ability to interpret property line boundary, topographic surveys, as-built surveys, construction staking, ROW staking and collection of geospatial points.
  • Use of electronic design/estimation software to prepare cost estimates using unitized labor and material units, work instructions and construction sketches.
  • Prefer the experience and ability to research and collect property deed information at record facilities for the evaluation of existing or proposed easements, establish ownership information and definition of property boundaries.
  • Familiarity with the NESC and its applications to electric distribution line design.
  • Familiarity with the procedures for permit acquisition involving TxDOT, City, County, State and Federal applications.

Benefits:
  • Salary commensurate with experience
  • Employer paid health/dental/vision insurance
  • Employer paid STD/LTD
  • Life Insurance
  • Candidate referral bonus
  • 401k retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Earned vacation time

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