Electric Distribution Engineer

Lamar Technical Services•Cedar Park, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a highly skilled Electric Distribution Engineer to lead complex electric distribution overhead and underground design projects. This role will involve supporting our team of technicians and designers and utility clients by developing reliable system solutions, performing advanced engineering analyses, and guiding teams through project execution. It will play a key role in technical decision-making, quality assurance, and mentoring less experienced technicians and designers.

Requirements

Experience with electric distribution line design, structure modeling, or line routing. Electric transmission experience is a plus.
Field, construction, or utility operations experience.
Experience in resiliency, grid hardening, storm response, or wildfire mitigation.
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited).
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
3–5+ years of electrical distribution design and engineering experience.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in AutoCAD and PLS-CADD
Proficiency in pole loading software (O-Calc, SpidaCalc, or Pole Foreman).
In-depth understanding of NESC/NEC standards, utility practices, and distribution construction methods.
Familiarity with GIS and WMS platforms or distribution modeling tools.
Ability to develop complete, accurate, construction-ready design packages.
Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

Design overhead and underground power distribution systems (typically 4kV–35kV) for new projects, rebuilds, relocations, and system improvements.
Perform pole loading and structural analysis for wood, steel, and concrete structures, including joint-use equipment.
Prepare construction packages, design drawings, BOMs, and material/cost estimates.
Utilize engineering design software including AutoCAD, MicroStation, PLS-CADD, O-Calc, SpidaCalc, and/or Pole Foreman.
Conduct technical studies including power flow, voltage drop, load evaluation, fault analysis, and device coordination.
Ensure compliance with NESC, NEC, RUS, utility-specific design standards, environmental requirements, and safety criteria.
Partner with project management, construction, permitting, and utility stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain design accuracy.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, peer reviews, and quality oversight to junior engineers and design personnel.
Participate in field walkdowns, design validations, and construction support when needed.