{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0e1cafa8191a5045c4e24cce","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0e1cafa8191a5045c4e24cce","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0e1cafa8191a5045c4e24cce","title":"Electric Distribution Engineer","description":"Think Power Solutions provides engineering, technical consulting, and field implementation support to utility and energy-sector clients across the U.S. Our teams deliver high-quality design packages, construction solutions, and system improvements that strengthen reliability, resiliency, and grid performance. We are expanding and looking for strong engineering leadership to support our growing distribution portfolio.\nLamar Technical Services, LLC, a Think Power Solutions company, is seeking a highly skilled Electric Distribution Engineer to lead complex electric distribution overhead and underground design projects. In this role, you will support our team of technicians and designers and utility clients by developing reliable system solutions, performing advanced engineering analyses, and guiding teams through project execution. You will play a key role in technical decision-making, quality assurance, and mentoring less experienced technicians and designers.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign overhead and underground power distribution systems (typically 4kV–35kV) for new projects, rebuilds, relocations, and system improvements.\nPerform pole loading and structural analysis for wood, steel, and concrete structures, including joint-use equipment.\nPrepare construction packages, design drawings, BOMs, and material/cost estimates.\nUtilize engineering design software including AutoCAD, MicroStation, PLS-CADD, O-Calc, SpidaCalc, and/or Pole Foreman.\nConduct technical studies including power flow, voltage drop, load evaluation, fault analysis, and device coordination.\nEnsure compliance with NESC, NEC, RUS, utility-specific design standards, environmental requirements, and safety criteria.\nPartner with project management, construction, permitting, and utility stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain design accuracy.\nProvide technical leadership, mentorship, peer reviews, and quality oversight to junior engineers and design personnel.\nParticipate in field walkdowns, design validations, and construction support when needed.\nPreferred Skills\nExperience with electric distribution line design, structure modeling, or line routing. Electric transmission experience is a plus.\nField, construction, or utility operations experience.\nFamiliarity with GIS and WMS platforms or distribution modeling tools.\nExperience in resiliency, grid hardening, storm response, or wildfire mitigation.\nStrong communication and client-facing skills.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited).\nActive Professional Engineer (PE) license.\n3–5+ years of electrical distribution design and engineering experience.\nProficiency in AutoCAD and PLS-CADD\nProficiency in pole loading software (O-Calc, SpidaCalc, or Pole Foreman).\nIn-depth understanding of NESC/NEC standards, utility practices, and distribution construction methods.\nAbility to develop complete, accurate, construction-ready design packages.\nPhysical Demands and Work Environment\nThe employee may be required to stand, reach with hands and arms, stoop, and kneel\nThe employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods\nThe employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull, or move up to 50 pounds\nTravel throughout the region is a core component of this role. Applicants must be willing and able to travel frequently to various job sites as assigned.\nThis position may require working more than 40 hours per week\nAbout Think Power Solutions\nThink Power Solutions is a certified Great Place to Work company! This credential was earned based on extensive ratings provided by our employees in anonymous surveys conducted by the Great Place to Work organization - the global authority on workplace culture since 1992.\nThink Power Solutions is a leading tech-enabled infrastructure management solutions provider with highly skilled and dedicated consultants who clients entrust to manage their mission-critical infrastructure. Think Power Solutions was founded with the vision of providing exceptional client service influenced by modern technology to positively impact the utilities, telecom, and construction industries. Think Power Solutions exists to serve its clients, making every effort to understand their needs to produce a high-quality deliverable specifically tailored to meet custom requirements. Our client-centric philosophy, creative thinking, and innovative solutions, combined with stellar project execution attracts top industry talent. Think Power Solutions' culture enables its people to deliver industry leading services and products.\nBenefits\n401(k) with 3.5% company match\n100% employer paid employee-only medical plan\n100% company paid basic life insurance\n100% company-paid short-term disability\nOptional vision and dental insurance\nOptional long-term disability\n9 company-paid holidays\n10 days PTO\n5 days paid family leave\n6-weeks maternity leave paid at 100%\n1-week paternity leave paid at 100%\nInfertility benefits up to $10,000\nAdoption assistance up to $5,000\n\nNote to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations\n\nThink Power Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Think Power Solutions employee. Think Power Solutions will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Think Power Solutions and will be processed accordingly.\n\nEEO Statement\nThink Power Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Think Power Solutions will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination towards, or harassment of applicants or employees, by anyone at Think Power Solutions, or anyone working on behalf of Think Power Solutions.","company":"Lamar Technical Services","rawCompany":"lamar technical services","city":"Cedar Park","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T12:45:38.743Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"221122","title":"Electric Power Distribution","slug":"electric-power-distribution"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electric Distribution Engineer","description":"Think Power Solutions provides engineering, technical consulting, and field implementation support to utility and energy-sector clients across the U.S. Our teams deliver high-quality design packages, construction solutions, and system improvements that strengthen reliability, resiliency, and grid performance. We are expanding and looking for strong engineering leadership to support our growing distribution portfolio.\nLamar Technical Services, LLC, a Think Power Solutions company, is seeking a highly skilled Electric Distribution Engineer to lead complex electric distribution overhead and underground design projects. In this role, you will support our team of technicians and designers and utility clients by developing reliable system solutions, performing advanced engineering analyses, and guiding teams through project execution. You will play a key role in technical decision-making, quality assurance, and mentoring less experienced technicians and designers.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign overhead and underground power distribution systems (typically 4kV–35kV) for new projects, rebuilds, relocations, and system improvements.\nPerform pole loading and structural analysis for wood, steel, and concrete structures, including joint-use equipment.\nPrepare construction packages, design drawings, BOMs, and material/cost estimates.\nUtilize engineering design software including AutoCAD, MicroStation, PLS-CADD, O-Calc, SpidaCalc, and/or Pole Foreman.\nConduct technical studies including power flow, voltage drop, load evaluation, fault analysis, and device coordination.\nEnsure compliance with NESC, NEC, RUS, utility-specific design standards, environmental requirements, and safety criteria.\nPartner with project management, construction, permitting, and utility stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain design accuracy.\nProvide technical leadership, mentorship, peer reviews, and quality oversight to junior engineers and design personnel.\nParticipate in field walkdowns, design validations, and construction support when needed.\nPreferred Skills\nExperience with electric distribution line design, structure modeling, or line routing. Electric transmission experience is a plus.\nField, construction, or utility operations experience.\nFamiliarity with GIS and WMS platforms or distribution modeling tools.\nExperience in resiliency, grid hardening, storm response, or wildfire mitigation.\nStrong communication and client-facing skills.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited).\nActive Professional Engineer (PE) license.\n3–5+ years of electrical distribution design and engineering experience.\nProficiency in AutoCAD and PLS-CADD\nProficiency in pole loading software (O-Calc, SpidaCalc, or Pole Foreman).\nIn-depth understanding of NESC/NEC standards, utility practices, and distribution construction methods.\nAbility to develop complete, accurate, construction-ready design packages.\nPhysical Demands and Work Environment\nThe employee may be required to stand, reach with hands and arms, stoop, and kneel\nThe employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods\nThe employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull, or move up to 50 pounds\nTravel throughout the region is a core component of this role. Applicants must be willing and able to travel frequently to various job sites as assigned.\nThis position may require working more than 40 hours per week\nAbout Think Power Solutions\nThink Power Solutions is a certified Great Place to Work company! This credential was earned based on extensive ratings provided by our employees in anonymous surveys conducted by the Great Place to Work organization - the global authority on workplace culture since 1992.\nThink Power Solutions is a leading tech-enabled infrastructure management solutions provider with highly skilled and dedicated consultants who clients entrust to manage their mission-critical infrastructure. Think Power Solutions was founded with the vision of providing exceptional client service influenced by modern technology to positively impact the utilities, telecom, and construction industries. Think Power Solutions exists to serve its clients, making every effort to understand their needs to produce a high-quality deliverable specifically tailored to meet custom requirements. Our client-centric philosophy, creative thinking, and innovative solutions, combined with stellar project execution attracts top industry talent. Think Power Solutions' culture enables its people to deliver industry leading services and products.\nBenefits\n401(k) with 3.5% company match\n100% employer paid employee-only medical plan\n100% company paid basic life insurance\n100% company-paid short-term disability\nOptional vision and dental insurance\nOptional long-term disability\n9 company-paid holidays\n10 days PTO\n5 days paid family leave\n6-weeks maternity leave paid at 100%\n1-week paternity leave paid at 100%\nInfertility benefits up to $10,000\nAdoption assistance up to $5,000\n\nNote to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations\n\nThink Power Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Think Power Solutions employee. Think Power Solutions will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Think Power Solutions and will be processed accordingly.\n\nEEO Statement\nThink Power Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Think Power Solutions will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination towards, or harassment of applicants or employees, by anyone at Think Power Solutions, or anyone working on behalf of Think Power Solutions.","datePosted":"2026-07-15T12:45:38.743Z","dateModified":"2026-07-15T12:45:38.743Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Lamar Technical Services","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Cedar Park","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"0e1cafa8191a5045c4e24cce"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0e1cafa8191a5045c4e24cce"}}