Power Distribution Designer/Engineer

HKA Enterprises, Inc.; Moon Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises seeks a Power Distribution Designer/Engineer to support utility distribution design projects in the United States. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of hands-on experience and a solid understanding of distribution systems.

The role collaborates with engineers, project managers, utilities, and field crews to develop safe, reliable, and cost-effective designs. EIT preferred; strong skills in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and ability to read electrical drawings will help drive project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 1–3 years of electrical power distribution design/engineering experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, maps, and standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work both independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer overhead and underground electrical power distribution systems.
• Develop design plans, construction drawings, and supporting documentation.
• Perform electrical calculations and assist with system planning and equipment selection.
• Prepare material lists, construction packages, work orders, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with utility clients, engineers, and field crews to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Reading drawings

Communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

PoleForeman

DDS

BOUD

Job description

We are seeking a Power Distribution Designer/Engineer to support electrical utility distribution design projects. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of hands‑on electrical power distribution design experience and a strong understanding of utility distribution systems. This position will work closely with engineers, project managers, utilities, and field personnel to develop safe, reliable, and cost-effective distribution designs. An EIT certification is preferred, but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer overhead and underground electrical power distribution systems
• Develop distribution design plans, construction drawings, and supporting documentation
• Perform electrical calculations and assist with system planning and equipment selection
• Design and specify poles, transformers, conductors, switches, fuses, and other distribution equipment
• Review existing utility infrastructure and develop design solutions based on field conditions
• Prepare material lists, construction packages, work orders, and cost estimates
• Interpret utility standards, engineering specifications, maps, and construction requirements
• Coordinate with utility clients, engineers, field crews, and other project stakeholders
• Assist with distribution system upgrades, relocations, maintenance, and new construction
• Conduct quality‑control reviews of design packages and engineering documentation
• Utilize engineering and utility design software to develop accurate distribution designs
• Ensure designs comply with applicable utility standards, NESC requirements, and engineering practices
• Support multiple projects while meeting established schedules and deadlines

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of electrical power distribution design or engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Working knowledge of electrical power distribution systems
• Understanding of overhead and/or underground utility distribution design
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, maps, and utility standards
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn utility‑specific design software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a project team

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification
• Experience designing for an electric utility, engineering consulting firm, or EPC contractor
• Experience with utility distribution design software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, PoleForeman, BOUD, DDS, or similar platforms
• Experience with Duke Energy, Dominion Energy, FirstEnergy, AEP, Entergy, CenterPoint Energy, or other electric utility standards
• Knowledge of NESC standards and utility construction practices
• Experience with pole loading, conductor sizing, transformer sizing, voltage drop, and distribution system design
• Field experience or exposure to utility construction and distribution operations

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an engineer/designer who wants to build a career in the power and utility industry. Candidates with strong electrical fundamentals and 1-3 years of distribution design experience will have the opportunity to work on a variety of utility projects while developing their engineering and design expertise. Ideal candidate: Electrical Engineer or Electrical Engineering Technician + 1-3 years of power distribution design experience + EIT preferred + utility/engineering consulting experience.