Distribution Planner I

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Planner I to join our Electric Distribution Team in Houston, TX.

You will support electric distribution planning projects that help utilities strengthen grid performance, accommodate growth, and improve service reliability. This role provides a strong foundation for developing technical expertise while contributing to impactful energy infrastructure initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or combination of high school diploma and relevant work experience required;Bachelor’s degree preferred
• No experience required, but internships or coursework in power distribution preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; ArcGIS preferred
• Ability to learn new Work Management systems and tools such as AutoCAD and SAP quickly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and aCollaborative mindset
• Ability to work in various weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Travel regularly to client sites to assist in field surveys of electrical distribution networks using advanced tools and technology
• Coordinate new service requests and third-party activities to support grid modernization
• Interpret as-built documents and analyze electric distribution data using client GIS systems

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Collaborative mindset

Strong organizational skills

Ability to learn new tools quickly

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join Us:

Grow Your Utility Career as a Distribution Planner I — Support Critical Infrastructure That Keeps the Grid Moving

Are you eager to apply your technical skills to real-world challenges while building a career in the energy industry? Do you thrive in environments where learning, collaboration, and innovation come together to solve complex infrastructure needs?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Planner I to join our Electric Distribution Team in Houston, TX. In this position, you'll support electric distribution planning projects that help utilities strengthen grid performance, accommodate growth, and improve service reliability. This role offers a strong foundation for developing your technical expertise while working on impactful energy infrastructure initiatives.

What You'll Do:

• Travel regularly to client sites to assist in field surveys of electrical distribution networks using advanced tools and technology
• Coordinate new service requests and third-party activities to support grid modernization
• Interpret as-built documents and analyze electric distribution data using client GIS systems

What You Bring:

• Associate’s degree or combination of high school diploma and relevant work experience required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• No experience required, but prior internships or applicable coursework in power distribution preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; experience with ArcGIS preferred
• Ability to learn new Work Management systems and technical tools such as AutoCAD and SAP quickly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset
• Ability to work in various weather conditions

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Gain hands‑on experience working alongside experienced planners, engineers, and utility professionals while developing expertise in electric distribution planning
• Contribute to infrastructure solutions that help utilities accommodate growth, improve system performance, and meet the evolving energy needs of the communities they serve

Curious about the impactful work our Electric Distribution team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to grid resiliency and energy solutions by visiting: CHA Electric Distribution.

Salary Range:

$24.30 - $29.70

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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