Electric Distribution Engineer

Think Power Solutions, LLC; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 3.5% company match

100% employer-paid medical plan

9 company-paid holidays

10 days PTO

Maternity leave paid at 100%

Job summary

Think Power Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Electric Distribution Engineer to lead design projects for overhead and underground power distribution systems. This role involves advanced engineering analyses and guiding teams through project execution while ensuring compliance with necessary standards.

The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, an active PE license, and 3–5+ years of experience in electric distribution design. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, 401(k) match, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of electrical distribution design and engineering experience.
• Field, construction, or utility operations experience.
• Experience in resiliency, grid hardening, storm response, or wildfire mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground power distribution systems (typically 4kV–35kV).
• Prepare construction packages, design drawings, BOMs, and estimates.
• Conduct technical studies including power flow, fault analysis, and coordination.

Skills

Electric distribution line design

AutoCAD

PLS-CADD

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

O-Calc

SpidaCalc

Pole Foreman

Job description

Electric Distribution Engineer – Electric Utilities

We are looking for a highly skilled Electric Distribution Engineer to lead complex electric distribution overhead and underground design projects. This role will involve 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 will play a key role in technical decision‑making, quality assurance, and mentoring less experienced technicians and designers.

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.

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.