Senior Distribution Planning Engineer

Senior Distribution Planning Engineer

Location: Boerne, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Work Arrangement: Hybrid | 3 Days Onsite Per Week

Salary: $100,000–$140,000 Annually

Additional Compensation: Annual Discretionary Bonus Based on Company Profitability

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Distribution Planning Engineer for a direct hire opportunity in Boerne, TX. This position will support electrical distribution system planning, engineering studies, infrastructure improvements, and project management within the power delivery industry.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of distribution system planning experience, an active Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license, and proficiency with Milsoft or WindMil software . Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and client-facing project management experience are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Two-Year Construction Work Plans and Long-Range Distribution System Plans.
• Perform load forecasting, system sectionalizing, device coordination, relay settings, and arc-flash studies.
• Prepare engineering reports, system maps, technical drawings, and infrastructure improvement recommendations.
• Analyze distribution system performance, including voltage regulation, peak loads, capacitor operations, and substation data.
• Support environmental reporting, regulatory submissions, and CCN applications.
• Develop electrical service plans for new developments, subdivisions, and industrial customers.
• Prepare equipment specifications and support high-voltage equipment procurement.
• Manage engineering projects, including schedules, budgets, proposals, deliverables, and quality control.
• Collaborate with utility clients, engineering teams, contractors, and field personnel.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Active Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 5+ years of electrical distribution system planning experience within the energy or power delivery industry.
• Proficiency with Milsoft or WindMil software required.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, load forecasting, protection coordination, and power system analysis.
• Experience managing engineering projects, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting electric utilities or cooperatives.
• Familiarity with Rural Utilities Service (RUS) reporting and environmental requirements.
• Experience with CCN applications and high-voltage equipment specifications.
• Previous client-facing engineering and project management experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• $100,000–$140,000 annual base salary
• Annual discretionary profit-sharing bonus
• 100% employer-paid employee health insurance and 50% coverage for the first dependent
• 200% 401(k) match on employee contributions up to 4.5%
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 3 weeks of PTO to start, with rollover
• Paid holidays
• Annual employer HSA contribution through the high-deductible health plan
• Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite per week

Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners?

Wheeler Staffing Partners connects experienced engineering professionals with career opportunities offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term growth. Our recruiting team provides personalized support and guidance throughout the hiring process.

Ready for your next opportunity? Apply today to learn more about this Electrical Engineer position in Boerne, TX!

Wheeler Staffing Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.