Electric Distribution Designer, West Columbia, TX

Electric Distribution Designer, West Columbia, TX

We've built one of the nation's largest infrastructure consulting firms on a core tenet : focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. So, we hire the industry's most talented professionals, make them owners and continually develop and reward them.

As we grow our Electric Power Delivery practice, Halff is seeking an Electric Distribution Designer to join us in our West Columbia, TX office location on our journey. The ideal candidate would bring at least 2 years of experience designing distribution designs for both overhead and underground electric distribution lines. This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career by applying your knowledge and expertise to working with co-ops, municipalities, or investor-owned utilities in designing new overhead and underground electric distribution lines, relocating and upgrading existing lines, and designing substation distribution takeoffs. You will have the opportunity to take on a broader role including expanding your technical capabilities, mentoring less experienced designers, and seeking continuous improvements to our project execution process. This position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

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What you will do :

• Preparing designs, construction packages, and bills of material for progressively complex distribution line projects and providing engineering support to the full project life cycle from concept through construction to as-builts.
• Performing on-site visits as necessary for determining routes, staking, right-of-way requirements, locates, and identifying all existing conditions in preparation for designs.
• Acts as customer point-of-contact throughout the work management process by receiving and responding to customer phone calls and emails. Will need to update tracking system.
• Meet for preconstruction meetings and / or any issues that may occur during construction.
• Perform electric power calculations for determining capacity and effective sizing of distribution material and equipment.
• Prepare mockups and designs as needed
• Performing QA / QC of distribution line designs and construction packages prepared by other designers.
• Work with the Project Managers and other associated teams to meet deadlines, aid in engineering decisions, and collaborate on Projects.
• Assisting in the development of distribution engineering design philosophies, standards, details, and specifications.
• Continuously seeking improvements to our project execution processes, including safety by design, quality, and consistency.
• Mentoring, and / or training Designers, CADD Technicians and administrative staff.
• Report to client office or Halff office daily
• All other duties as assigned.

What you will need :

Preferred Qualifications :

The Halff Electric Distribution Advantage :

Learn more about Halff's Electric Distribution services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team

The Halff Electric Distribution Services :

Company Overview :

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet : Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here

Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to :

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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