Overhead Distribution Design Engineer – Houston

Electric Power Engineers; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & paid holidays

MyShare Employee Ownership Program

401K match

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers seeks an experienced Distribution Designer/Engineer to support CenterPoint Energy’s overhead distribution projects in the Greater Houston area. The role blends field data collection with office design using DDS and CenterPoint standards.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in electric distribution design, NESC knowledge, and experience with IKE Field or IKE Office. This temporary contract involves field work statewide in Houston and related environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electric distribution design (reconductoring, relocations, new line extensions, or pole replacements).
• Demonstrated proficiency with DDS (Distribution Design Studio).
• Familiarity with CenterPoint Energy design and construction standards.
• Strong understanding of NESC requirements and overhead line design principles.
• Ability to read and interpret as‑built drawings, GIS maps, and field survey data.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and willingness to perform field work throughout the Houston region.

Responsibilities

• Perform field design and data collection for overhead distribution projects, including reconductoring, relocations, and new line extensions.
• Use DDS to create and update detailed design models that comply with CenterPoint Energy’s design standards.
• Conduct on‑site pole audits and field verification using IKE devices or IKE Office, recording pole measurements, attachments, clearances, and environmental details.
• Identify and document underground utilities through coordination with locators and interpretation of existing as‑builts and GIS data.
• Apply NESC and CenterPoint Energy construction standards to ensure all designs meet clearance, loading, and safety requirements.
• Prepare construction‑ready design packages, including drawings, material lists, and design notes.
• Support QA reviews and respond to field/design discrepancies in coordination with EPE’s design management team.
• Maintain accurate field logs and submit updates regularly through approved project management systems.

Skills

Distribution design

DDS (Distribution Design Studio)

Field data collection

NESC knowledge

GIS interpretation

IKE Field/Office

AutoCAD (preferred)

CenterPoint Energy standards

Tools

DDS

IKE Field

IKE Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Electric Power Engineers seeks an experienced Distribution Designer/Engineer to support CenterPoint Energy’s overhead distribution projects in the Greater Houston area. The role blends field data collection with office design using DDS and CenterPoint standards.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in electric distribution design, NESC knowledge, and experience with IKE Field or IKE Office. This temporary contract involves field work statewide in Houston and related environments.