Electric Distribution Engineer

Hiram Data Service; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 3.5% company match

100% employer paid employee-only medical plan

10 days PTO

Job summary

Hiram Data Service in Cedar Park, Texas is looking for an Electric Distribution Engineer to lead design projects. This role includes developing engineering solutions, performing analyses, and mentoring team members.

The successful candidate should have experience in electric distribution design and hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. Key competencies include proficiency in AutoCAD and strong communication skills. Benefits include medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of electrical distribution design and engineering experience.
• Experience with electric distribution line design, structure modeling, or line routing.
• Field, construction, or utility operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground power distribution systems (typically 4kV–35kV).
• Perform pole loading and structural analysis for wood, steel, and concrete structures.
• Prepare construction packages, design drawings, BOMs, and material/cost estimates.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in pole loading software (O-Calc, SpidaCalc, or Pole Foreman)

Strong communication and client-facing skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

GIS and WMS platforms

Distribution modeling tools

Job description

Overview

Electric Distribution Engineer – Electric Utilities

We are seeking a highly skilled Electric Distribution Engineer to lead complex electric distribution overhead and underground design projects. This role involves supporting our team of technicians and designers and utility clients by developing reliable system solutions, performing advanced engineering analyses, and guiding teams through project execution. It plays a key role in technical decision-making, quality assurance, and mentoring less experienced technicians and designers.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground power distribution systems (typically 4kV–35kV) for new projects, rebuilds, relocations, and system improvements.
• Perform pole loading and structural analysis for wood, steel, and concrete structures, including joint-use equipment.
• Prepare construction packages, design drawings, BOMs, and material/cost estimates.
• Utilize engineering design software including AutoCAD, MicroStation, PLS-CADD, O-Calc, SpidaCalc, and/or Pole Foreman.
• Conduct technical studies including power flow, voltage drop, load evaluation, fault analysis, and device coordination.
• Ensure compliance with NESC, NEC, RUS, utility-specific design standards, environmental requirements, and safety criteria.
• Partner with project management, construction, permitting, and utility stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain design accuracy.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, peer reviews, and quality oversight to junior engineers and design personnel.
• Participate in field walkdowns, design validations, and construction support when needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground power distribution systems (typically 4kV–35kV) for new projects, rebuilds, relocations, and system improvements.
• Perform pole loading and structural analysis for wood, steel, and concrete structures, including joint-use equipment.
• Prepare construction packages, design drawings, BOMs, and material/cost estimates.
• Utilize engineering design software including AutoCAD, MicroStation, PLS-CADD, O-Calc, SpidaCalc, and/or Pole Foreman.
• Conduct technical studies including power flow, voltage drop, load evaluation, fault analysis, and device coordination.
• Ensure compliance with NESC, NEC, RUS, utility-specific design standards, environmental requirements, and safety criteria.
• Partner with project management, construction, permitting, and utility stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain design accuracy.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, peer reviews, and quality oversight to junior engineers and design personnel.
• Participate in field walkdowns, design validations, and construction support when needed.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, making them an invaluable asset to our team and ensuring the smooth, compliant execution of key construction projects.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• The employee may be required to stand, reach with hands and arms, stoop, and kneel
• The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods
• The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull, or move up to 50 pounds
• Travel throughout the region is a core component of this role. Applicants must be willing and able to travel frequently to various job sites as assigned.
• This position may require working more than 40 hours per week

Requirements

• Experience with electric distribution line design, structure modeling, or line routing. Electric transmission experience is a plus.
• Field, construction, or utility operations experience.
• Experience in resiliency, grid hardening, storm response, or wildfire mitigation.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited).
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 3–5+ years of electrical distribution design and engineering experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and PLS-CADD
• Proficiency in pole loading software (O-Calc, SpidaCalc, or Pole Foreman).
• In-depth understanding of NESC/NEC standards, utility practices, and distribution construction methods.
• Familiarity with GIS and WMS platforms or distribution modeling tools.
• Ability to develop complete, accurate, construction-ready design packages.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

About Think Power Solutions

Think Power Solutions is a leading tech-enabled infrastructure management solutions provider with highly skilled consultants who clients entrust to manage their mission-critical infrastructure. Think Power Solutions exists to serve its clients, making every effort to understand their needs to produce a high-quality deliverable specifically tailored to meet custom requirements. Our client-centric philosophy, creative thinking, and innovative solutions, combined with stellar project execution, attract top industry talent.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 3.5% company match
• 100% employer paid employee-only medical plan
• 100% company paid basic life insurance
• 100% company-paid short-term disability
• Optional vision and dental insurance
• Optional long-term disability
• 9 company-paid holidays
• 10 days PTO
• 2 days paid family leave
• 6-weeks maternity leave paid at 100%
• 1-week paternity leave paid at 100%
• Infertility benefits up to $10,000
• Adoption assistance up to $5,000

EEO Statement

Think Power Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Think Power Solutions will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination towards, or harassment of applicants or employees, by anyone at Think Power Solutions, or anyone working on behalf of Think Power Solutions.