Senior Electric Distribution Designer, Princeton, TX

Description

• Performing QA/QC of distribution line designs and construction packages prepared by other designers.
• Report to client office or Halff office daily
• Acts as customer point-of-contact throughout the work management process by receiving and responding to customer phone calls and emails. Will need to update tracking system.
• Mentoring, and/or training Designers, CADD Technicians and administrative staff.
• Work with the Project Managers and other associated teams to meet deadlines, aid in engineering decisions, and collaborate on Projects.
• Assisting in the development of distribution engineering design philosophies, standards, details, and specifications.
• Meet for preconstruction meetings and/or any issues that may occur during construction.
• Perform electric power calculations for determining capacity and effective sizing of distribution material and equipment.
• Preparing designs, construction packages, and bills of material for progressively complex distribution line projects and providing engineering support to the full project life cycle from concept through construction to as-builts.
• Prepare mockups and designs as needed
• Performing on-site visits as necessary for determining routes, staking, right-of-way requirements, locates, and identifying all existing conditions in preparation for designs.

Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to conduct distribution pole loading analysis to ensure proper pole sizing.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CAD-based or GIS-based design tools for electric power infrastructure.
• Distribution system analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Confident interacting closely with clients, management, and design teams.
• Experience applying relative industry codes and standards, including NESC and NEC.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years or more experience designing distribution designs for both overhead and underground electric distribution lines.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods.
• Associate's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or engineering technology.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and related power calculations.
• Applied knowledge of design and construction standards and requirements
• Ability to perform related structural calculations such as guying and cable pulling.
• State, federal, and local permitting
• Located within proximity to one of our Halff offices in the Princeton, Texas area.
• Rigorous quality assurance and quality control measures to ensure excellence.
• High-level of interpersonal relationship, communications, facilitation, team building, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to perform sag and tension calculation to ensure proper line clearance and install tension.
• More than two decades of expertise in the electric utility industry with a deep understanding and proficiency in electric power.
• Proficient in creating plan and profile distribution designs in AutoCAD.

Benefits

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Funding resources assistance. We can cut through the red tape that comes along with accepting grants and other funding types.
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Roadway-related relocations

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance