Electrical Distribution Designer - Houston (Onsite)

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

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.