Overhead Distribution Designer (Hybrid: Field/Office)

Electric Power Engineers; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

MyShare Employee Ownership Program

401K match

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is seeking a Distribution Designer/Engineer to support CenterPoint Energy’s overhead distribution projects in the Houston area. The role blends field data collection with office design using DDS, with emphasis on reconductoring, relocations, and line extensions.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in electric distribution design, DDS proficiency, and familiarity with CenterPoint standards, plus the ability to perform thorough field verifications using IKE tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electric distribution design (reconductoring, relocations, new line extensions, or pole replacements).
• Proficiency with DDS (Distribution Design Studio).
• Familiarity with CenterPoint Energy design and construction standards.

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

DDS proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Tools

DDS (Distribution Design Studio)

IKE Field

IKE Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is seeking a Distribution Designer/Engineer to support CenterPoint Energy’s overhead distribution projects in the Houston area. The role blends field data collection with office design using DDS, with emphasis on reconductoring, relocations, and line extensions.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in electric distribution design, DDS proficiency, and familiarity with CenterPoint standards, plus the ability to perform thorough field verifications using IKE tools.