Halff Associates, Inc.
Senior Electric Distribution Designer, Princeton, TX
Halff Associates, Inc., Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Senior Electric Distribution Designer, Princeton, TX
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. Halff hires the industry's most talented professionals, makes them owners, and continually develops and rewards them.
As we grow our Electric Power Delivery practice, Halff is seeking an experienced Senior Electric Distribution Designer for our Princeton, TX office. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience designing overhead and underground electric distribution lines and can work with co‑ops, municipalities, investor‑owned utilities, and more. This position offers career development and potential ownership in the firm.
What you will do
Prepare designs, construction packages, and bills of material for progressively complex distribution line projects and provide engineering support throughout the project life cycle.
Perform on‑site visits to determine routes, staking, right‑of‑way requirements, locates, and identify existing conditions for designs.
Act as customer point‑of‑contact throughout project management, responding to phone calls and emails and updating the tracking system.
Attend preconstruction meetings and address any issues during construction.
Perform electric power calculations to determine capacity and effective sizing of distribution material and equipment.
Prepare mockups and designs as needed.
Perform QA/QC of distribution line designs and construction packages prepared by other designers.
Work with Project Managers and associated teams to meet deadlines, aid in engineering decisions, and collaborate on projects.
Assist in developing distribution engineering design philosophies, standards, details, and specifications.
Continuously seek improvements to project execution processes, including safety by design, quality, and consistency.
Mentor, train, and support Designers, CAD technicians and administrative staff.
Report to client office or Halff office daily.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
What you will need
Minimum 5 years of experience designing overhead and underground electric distribution lines.
Proficient in creating plan and profile distribution designs in AutoCAD.
Experience with CAD‑based or GIS‑based design tools for electric power infrastructure.
High level interpersonal, communication, facilitation, team building, and collaboration skills.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
Experience applying industry codes and standards, including NESC and NEC.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; confident interacting with clients, management, and design teams.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Located within proximity to a Halff office in the Princeton, Texas area.
Embrace being an active participant of our employee‑owned firm.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Ability to perform sag and tension calculations to ensure proper line clearance and install tension.
Ability to conduct distribution pole loading analysis to ensure proper pole sizing.
Halff Electric Distribution Advantage
More than two decades of expertise in the electric utility industry with deep understanding and proficiency in electric power.
Collaborative approach with emphasis on integrated teamwork and partnership with clients.
Rigorous quality assurance and quality control measures to ensure excellence.
Funding resources assistance; we can cut through the red tape that comes with accepting grants and other funding types.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Know Your Rights.
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As we grow our Electric Power Delivery practice, Halff is seeking an experienced Senior Electric Distribution Designer for our Princeton, TX office. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience designing overhead and underground electric distribution lines and can work with co‑ops, municipalities, investor‑owned utilities, and more. This position offers career development and potential ownership in the firm.
What you will do
Prepare designs, construction packages, and bills of material for progressively complex distribution line projects and provide engineering support throughout the project life cycle.
Perform on‑site visits to determine routes, staking, right‑of‑way requirements, locates, and identify existing conditions for designs.
Act as customer point‑of‑contact throughout project management, responding to phone calls and emails and updating the tracking system.
Attend preconstruction meetings and address any issues during construction.
Perform electric power calculations to determine capacity and effective sizing of distribution material and equipment.
Prepare mockups and designs as needed.
Perform QA/QC of distribution line designs and construction packages prepared by other designers.
Work with Project Managers and associated teams to meet deadlines, aid in engineering decisions, and collaborate on projects.
Assist in developing distribution engineering design philosophies, standards, details, and specifications.
Continuously seek improvements to project execution processes, including safety by design, quality, and consistency.
Mentor, train, and support Designers, CAD technicians and administrative staff.
Report to client office or Halff office daily.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
What you will need
Minimum 5 years of experience designing overhead and underground electric distribution lines.
Proficient in creating plan and profile distribution designs in AutoCAD.
Experience with CAD‑based or GIS‑based design tools for electric power infrastructure.
High level interpersonal, communication, facilitation, team building, and collaboration skills.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
Experience applying industry codes and standards, including NESC and NEC.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; confident interacting with clients, management, and design teams.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Located within proximity to a Halff office in the Princeton, Texas area.
Embrace being an active participant of our employee‑owned firm.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Ability to perform sag and tension calculations to ensure proper line clearance and install tension.
Ability to conduct distribution pole loading analysis to ensure proper pole sizing.
Halff Electric Distribution Advantage
More than two decades of expertise in the electric utility industry with deep understanding and proficiency in electric power.
Collaborative approach with emphasis on integrated teamwork and partnership with clients.
Rigorous quality assurance and quality control measures to ensure excellence.
Funding resources assistance; we can cut through the red tape that comes with accepting grants and other funding types.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Know Your Rights.
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