Electric Distribution System Operator Jobs in Texas

Title: Distribution Designer

Department: Woodlands
Locations: Spring Branch, Georgetown, Fort Worth, The Woodlands, and Beaumont, TX
Workplace Type: Onsite (No Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary: Competitive | Commensurate with Experience

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented Distribution Designer to join its growing Utility Engineering team in Texas. This position offers the opportunity to work on electric distribution design and engineering projects supporting utility clients across multiple states.

The Distribution Designer will be responsible for designing overhead and underground electric distribution systems, conducting field staking, preparing construction packages, developing project cost estimates, and coordinating with property owners, utility personnel, and construction teams. The successful candidate will ensure all designs comply with utility standards, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) requirements, and applicable engineering practices.

This role combines office-based engineering with fieldwork and is ideal for individuals who enjoy working on utility infrastructure projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve the reliability and safety of electric distribution systems.

About the Company

Our client is a leading engineering consulting firm providing engineering, design, and project management services to electric utilities and infrastructure clients throughout the United States. The company specializes in electric transmission, electric distribution, renewable energy, and utility infrastructure projects while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Distribution System Design

• Design overhead and underground electric distribution systems ranging from 4kV through 35kV.

• Prepare detailed construction drawings, staking sheets, work orders, and engineering packages.

• Perform field investigations and staking for new construction, upgrades, relocations, and system improvements.

• Develop engineering designs in accordance with utility construction standards and specifications.

• Prepare material lists, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and construction estimates.

• Design distribution framing, conductor layouts, structure loading, guying, and pole assemblies.

• Perform conductor sag interpretation, geometric angle calculations, and line design calculations.

• Ensure constructability, reliability, maintainability, and safety are incorporated into every design.

Field Engineering

• Conduct field visits to gather engineering data and evaluate existing distribution infrastructure.

• Perform distribution staking activities across various terrain and environmental conditions.

• Collect field measurements and document existing utility facilities.

• Coordinate with landowners regarding project scope, easements, and right-of-entry requirements.

• Support route selection and facility placement based on field conditions.

• Assist with permitting activities involving local, county, state, and federal agencies.

• Travel to project sites as required, including occasional overnight travel.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Planning, Operations, Construction, Transmission, Data Maintenance, and Distribution Operations teams.

• Participate in project scoping and engineering review meetings.

• Resolve engineering issues affecting cost, schedule, constructability, and customer satisfaction.

• Monitor project schedules and maintain accurate project documentation.

• Ensure compliance with client engineering standards and quality requirements.

Technical Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed engineering calculations for:

  • Structure Loading

  • Pole Guying

  • Conductor Sag

  • Geometric Angles

  • Framing Design

  • Material Assemblies

• Develop construction packages for utility crews and contractors.

• Assist with permit applications and regulatory documentation.

• Review engineering work for accuracy and compliance.

Leadership & Mentoring

• Mentor junior designers and engineering staff.

• Share technical knowledge and best practices with project teams.

• Promote continuous improvement in engineering quality and design standards.

• Maintain awareness of evolving utility technologies and engineering methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Valid Texas Driver's License with an insurable driving record.

• Ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screening.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to perform fieldwork in varying weather and terrain conditions.

• Ability to lift and carry field equipment including hammers, stakes, lath, and related tools.

• Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Certificate in Electric Power Technology.

• Minimum 1 year of Electric Power Technology experience or

• Minimum 3 years of electric distribution design and estimation experience.

• Experience with utility distribution engineering.

• Experience working for electric utilities or utility consulting firms.

• Experience mentoring junior staff.

Preferred Technical Skills

Distribution Design Software

• Entergy GDT System

• Maximo

• AutoCAD

• MicroStation

Microsoft Office

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Outlook

Utility Engineering

• Electric Distribution Design

• Distribution Estimating

• Construction Prints

• Utility Standards

• Joint Use Design

• Pole Framing

• Material Assemblies

Desired Knowledge

Candidates with experience in the following areas are highly preferred:

• National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

• Electric Utility Construction Standards

• Electric Distribution Operations & Maintenance

• Joint Construction Practices

• Utility Engineering Best Practices

• Right-of-Way (ROW)

• Easement Acquisition

• Property Boundary Interpretation

• Topographic Surveys

• Construction Staking

• Geospatial Data Collection

• Utility Permitting

• TxDOT Permits

• City, County, State & Federal Permit Applications

• Survey Equipment Operation (Preferred)

Core Competencies

• Electric Distribution Design

• Utility Engineering

• Field Staking

• Engineering Calculations

• Construction Documentation

• Cost Estimating

• Project Coordination

• Utility Standards Compliance

• Client Relations

• Communication

• Time Management

• Organization

• Technical Problem Solving

• Team Collaboration

• Safety Awareness

What You'll Do

• Design overhead and underground electric distribution systems.

• Perform field staking and engineering investigations.

• Prepare construction packages and project estimates.

• Coordinate with utility clients, contractors, and property owners.

• Assist with permitting and easement acquisition.

• Ensure engineering designs meet utility standards and safety requirements.

• Contribute to the modernization and reliability of electric utility infrastructure.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary (Commensurate with Experience)

• Employer-Paid Medical Insurance

• Employer-Paid Dental Insurance

• Employer-Paid Vision Insurance

• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD)

• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Career Advancement

• Stable Full-Time Employment

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a motivated utility professional with experience in electric distribution design who enjoys combining office engineering with fieldwork. They possess a strong understanding of electric utility construction standards, overhead and underground distribution systems, and field staking practices. This individual is highly organized, communicates effectively with clients and stakeholders, and is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions while supporting the growth of modern electric distribution infrastructure.