Electrical Distribution Designer :: AutoCAD

STI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

STI is seeking an Electrical Distribution Designer in Houston to develop and design distribution standards for both overhead and underground systems. The role involves creating and maintaining standards drawings using AutoCAD and MicroStation, and collaborating with full-time engineering staff to translate requirements into precise drafting deliverables.

You will revise existing standards as needed and contribute to high-quality engineering documentation in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Background in electric utility engineering, specifically distribution standards.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD and MicroStation in a utility environment.
• Strong drafting and technical design capabilities.
• Experience documenting standards, sketches, and utility design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design electric distribution standards for overhead and underground systems.
• Create and maintain standards drawings using CAD platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering staff to capture requirements and translate them into drafting deliverables.
• Revise and update existing standards as needed.
• Communicate clearly with the team and stakeholders.

Skills

Electric distribution standards

CAD drafting

Engineering collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Duration: 12 month renewing contact

Job Title: Electrical Distribution Designer

Top 3 Skills

• Electric Distribution Standards & Utility Design Strong background in electric utility distribution (overhead & underground) with experience developing and maintaining engineering standards and design documentation.
• CAD Drafting (AutoCAD & MicroStation) Hands-on expertise creating, updating, and managing detailed standards drawings using AutoCAD and MicroStation in a utility environment.
• Technical Drafting & Engineering Collaboration Ability to translate engineering requirements, sketches, and concepts into accurate, high-quality drafting deliverables while working closely with engineering teams.

Position Overview

We are seeking a candidate with strong drafting skills and an engineering background in the electric utility industry to support the development of distribution standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and design electric distribution standards for both overhead and underground systems
• Create and maintain standards drawings using CAD platforms
• Collaborate with full-time engineering staff to capture requirements and translate them into detailed drafting deliverables
• Revise and update existing standards as needed
• Strong Communication

Required Qualifications

• Background in electric utility engineering, specifically within distribution standards
• Hands-on experience with both AutoCAD and MicroStation
• Strong drafting and technical design capabilities
• Experience working with standards documentation, sketches, and utility design concepts
• Ability to work closely with a team and incorporate feedback effectively