Date Posted: 9/10/2026 Minimum Date Posted: 9/17/2026
The salary for this position is $37-$48 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
Location: Amarillo, TX
Benefits:
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; company-paid holidays; and short and long-term disability.
How to Apply:
Candidates may apply by clicking the "apply" button in this posting which is hosted on our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers
Internal Employee Notice:
This opportunity is being communicated internally in accordance with the Company's Recruiting Transparency and Opportunity Notice process.
Current employees are encouraged to apply through our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers
About The Role
The Designer designs overhead electric distribution projects that will serve to strengthen the client's electrical grid. The incumbent will process field survey data, circuit drawings, utility standards, project estimates, and feeder system upgrades utilizing GIS software and a work management system provided by the utility.
Key Responsibilities
- Updates GIS software to reflect current field conditions
- With guidance, designs and processes construction work requests related to overhead associated with electric distribution systems applying the prescribed guidelines, utility standards, and procedures.
- Prepares computer assisted designs and generates construction drawings for review by Quality Assurance (QA), Design Supervisor, and other Designers
- Prepares distribution circuit designs with basic understanding of circuit drawings and distribution engineering concepts
- With assistance, prepares pole boring, cost estimates, and any other required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects
- Tracks and updates design activities within United Utility's project management system
- Attends regular training sessions to maintain proficiency in design work
- Promotes a safe work environment using United Utility's Gold Standard
- Stays current on client guideline changes
- Follows the United Utility safety procedures when out of office and in the field including the pre-job brief and vehicle inspections
- Attends outside meetings with client engineers to define project scope and submit meeting notes for all client and designated internal staff at pre-construction, pre-engineering, and pre-design stages
- Assist with the gathering of information from field survey data and verify accuracy of maps and record drawings
- Assist with storm restoration activities such as patrolling, extendo stick, and production lead during a storm
- Other duties as assigned
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor/associate degree in engineering, technology, and 3-5 years power distribution design/engineering experience required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
- Must pass background and credit check
- Good oral and written communication skills are required
- Ability to interact with clients in connection with project design responsibilities
- Strong ability to tolerate change and willingness to be flexible
- Displays a questioning attitude
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Design Manager
- Experience with Xcel Energy Distribution
Key Nice-To-Haves
- Ability to utilize mapping software preferred
Application Deadline:
This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements.
Important Information:
Applicants may be asked:
"Are you currently employed by the Company?"
For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.
