Distribution Designers

PTS Advance; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance seeks an Electrical Distribution Designer to support expanding utility infrastructure projects in the Houston, TX area. This role focuses on developing overhead and underground distribution designs, creating construction packages, and ensuring designs meet applicable standards.

The ideal candidate has experience with utility design, reading engineering drawings and maps, and using AutoCAD, GIS, or MicroStation. On-site work in Houston is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical distribution design for utilities.
• Knowledge of overhead and/or underground distribution systems.
• Familiarity with utility design standards, construction drawings, and electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, utility maps, and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify overhead and underground electrical distribution designs for utility infrastructure projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, construction packages, material lists, and design documentation.
• Design distribution facilities, including poles, transformers, conductors, service connections, and related equipment.
• Review existing utility infrastructure and identify necessary upgrades or modifications.
• Utilize design software and utility mapping systems to develop accurate construction plans.
• Coordinate with engineering, permitting, field operations, and construction teams to ensure project requirements are met.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable utility standards, NESC requirements, and safety regulations.
• Support new service installations, system improvements, relocations, and infrastructure expansion projects.

Skills

Electrical design

Utility design

Engineering standards

Project coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

MicroStation

Job description

We are seeking Electrical Distribution Designers to support expanding utility infrastructure projects in the Houston, TX area. This is an opportunity to join a growing team supporting large-scale electrical distribution design, infrastructure upgrades, and system expansion initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have experience in overhead and/or underground electrical distribution design, utility engineering standards, and preparing construction-ready design packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and modify overhead and underground electrical distribution designs for utility infrastructure projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, construction packages, material lists, and design documentation.
• Design distribution facilities, including poles, transformers, conductors, service connections, and related equipment.
• Review existing utility infrastructure and identify necessary upgrades or modifications.
• Utilize design software and utility mapping systems to develop accurate construction plans.
• Coordinate with engineering, permitting, field operations, and construction teams to ensure project requirements are met.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable utility standards, NESC requirements, and safety regulations.
• Support new service installations, system improvements, relocations, and infrastructure expansion projects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in electrical distribution design, utility design, or a related engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of overhead and/or underground electrical distribution systems.
• Familiarity with utility design standards, construction drawings, and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with AutoCAD, GIS, MicroStation, or similar design software preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, utility maps, and technical specifications.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience working with electric utilities, engineering firms, or utility contractors preferred.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to contribute to significant utility infrastructure development throughout the Houston area.
• Join an expanding team with opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development.
• Work on impactful electrical distribution projects supporting a growing regional power network.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and technical expertise.

Location Requirement:

Candidates must be able to work onsite in Houston, TX.