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<p></p><div><p><b>Electric Distribution Designer &ndash; West Columbia, TX</b><br>
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We&rsquo;ve built one of the nation&rsquo;s largest infrastructure consulting firms on a core tenet: focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. So, we hire the industry&rsquo;s most talented professionals, make them owners and continually develop and reward them.</p>
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As we grow our Electric Power Delivery practice, Halff is seeking an experienced Electric Distribution Designer to join us in our West Columbia, TX office location on our journey. The ideal candidate would bring at least 4 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.</p>
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 </b><b>What you will do:</b></p>
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<li>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.</li>
<li>Performing on-site visits as necessary for determining routes, staking, right-of-way requirements, locates, and identifying all existing conditions in preparation for designs.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Meet for preconstruction meetings and/or any issues that may occur during construction.</li>
<li>Perform electric power calculations for determining capacity and effective sizing of distribution material and equipment.</li>
<li>Prepare mockups and designs as needed</li>
<li>Performing QA/QC of distribution line designs and construction packages prepared by other designers.</li>
<li>Work with the Project Managers and other associated teams to meet deadlines, aid in engineering decisions, and collaborate on Projects.</li>
<li>Assisting in the development of distribution engineering design philosophies, standards, details, and specifications.</li>
<li>Continuously seeking improvements to our project execution processes, including safety by design, quality, and consistency.</li>
<li>Mentoring, and/or training Designers, CADD Technicians and administrative staff.</li>
<li>Report to client office or Halff office daily</li>
<li>All other duties as assigned.</li>
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<p><b>What you will need:</b></p>
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<li>Must have a minimum of 4 years or more experience designing distribution designs for both overhead and underground electric distribution lines.</li>
<li>Proficient in creating plan and profile distribution designs in AutoCAD.</li>
<li>Experience with CAD-based or GIS-based design tools for electric power infrastructure.</li>
<li>High-level of interpersonal relationship, communications, facilitation, team building, and collaboration skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work outdoors for extended periods.</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Experience applying relative industry codes and standards, including NESC and NEC.</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills. Confident interacting closely with clients, management, and design teams.</li>
<li>Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).</li>
<li>Located within proximity to one of our Halff offices in the West Columbia, TX area.</li>
<li>Embrace being an active participant of our employee-owned firm.</li>
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<p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p>
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<li>Associate's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or engineering technology.</li>
<li>Knowledge of electrical theory and related power calculations.</li>
<li>Applied knowledge of design and construction standards and requirements</li>
<li>Ability to perform related structural calculations such as guying and cable pulling.</li>
<li>Ability to perform sag and tension calculation to ensure proper line clearance and install tension.</li>
<li>Ability to conduct distribution pole loading analysis to ensure proper pole sizing.</li>
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<p><b>The Halff Electric Distribution Advantage:</b></p>
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<li>More than two decades of expertise in the electric utility industry with a deep understanding and proficiency in electric power.</li>
<li>We take a collaborative approach with an emphasis on integrated teamwork and partnership with our clients.</li>
<li>Rigorous quality assurance and quality control measures to ensure excellence.</li>
<li> Funding resources assistance. We can cut through the red tape that comes along with accepting grants and other funding types.</li>
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<p><b>Learn more about Halff&rsquo;s Electric Distribution services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team</b></p>
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The Halff Electric Distribution Services:</b></p>
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<li>Overhead and underground electric distribution engineering</li>
<li>Distribution system analysis</li>
<li>Voltage conversions</li>
<li>Roadway-related relocations</li>
<li>State, federal, and local permitting</li>
<li>Standards development</li>
</ul><div><b>Company Overview:</b><br>
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed &mdash; and purposed &mdash; for people. Since 1950, we&rsquo;ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.<br>
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Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It&rsquo;s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.<br>
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Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here<br>
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Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here<br>
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We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:</div>
<ul><li>Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance</li>
<li>Long-term and short-term disability insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)</li>
<li>Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans</li>
<li>Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)</li>
<li>Health Savings Account (HSA)</li>
<li>529 College Savings Plan</li>
<li>Flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Plan</li>
<li>Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits</li>
</ul><div>Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.<br>
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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.<br>
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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.</div>
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Experience</b></h4>
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4 year(s): Experience designing distribution designs for both overhead and underground electric distribution lines</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Education</b></h4>
Preferred<ul><li>
Associates or better in Engineering Technology or related field</li></ul><p>
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities<br>
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