Power Distribution Engineer Jobs in Texas
Power Distribution Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in the energy, utilities, and large-scale infrastructure sectors with demand running from entry-level designers through senior systems engineers. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio anchor the bulk of hiring, with major employers like CenterPoint Energy, Oncor, and Burns & McDonnell maintaining significant Texas operations. The most in-demand specializations are protection and control systems, grid modernization, and substation design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division (EESS) is currently seeking a Design Engineer - Power Distribution. This role can be based remote within the United States.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
The purpose of this position is to provide design engineering services instrumental to the completion of major electrical projects.
The Senior Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for assisting with design deliverables to maintain project schedule, design budget, design accuracy, and submittal completeness working in concert with a broader project team. The Design Engineer will gain valuable experience by working under the supervision of a more experienced senior engineer.
Position criteria for this role include:
- Equipment Specifications
- Single line drawings
- Three-line drawings
- Schematics
- Wiring/Interconnection diagrams
- Conduit/cable plans
- AC/DC Control power drawings
- SCADA
- Grounding drawings/details Equipment Testing Procedures
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- BS in electrical engineering from an accredited institution
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in medium voltage power distribution or substation design Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Five (5) years of experience
- EIT or PE License
- Field experience in testing/commissioning medium voltage equipment
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
Skills:
- Knowledge/exposure to MV equipment ranging from 5kV – 138kV
- Ability to maintain schedule and budget
- Ability to work with remote team of engineers
- Obtain mentoring from lead engineers
- Assist in engineering estimates to develop scope, budget, and review technical documents
- Knowledge and understanding of turnkey projects
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, ANSI, IEEE
- Periodic travel to sites during construction/commissioning Submit to periodic drug and background screens for compliance with customer entrance requirements in order to perform on-site work
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All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on October 28, 2026
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division (EESS) is currently seeking a Design Engineer - Power Distribution. This role can be based remote within the United States.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
The purpose of this position is to provide design engineering services instrumental to the completion of major electrical projects.
The Senior Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for assisting with design deliverables to maintain project schedule, design budget, design accuracy, and submittal completeness working in concert with a broader project team. The Design Engineer will gain valuable experience by working under the supervision of a more experienced senior engineer.
Position criteria for this role include:
- Equipment Specifications
- Single line drawings
- Three-line drawings
- Schematics
- Wiring/Interconnection diagrams
- Conduit/cable plans
- AC/DC Control power drawings
- SCADA
- Grounding drawings/details Equipment Testing Procedures
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- BS in electrical engineering from an accredited institution
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in medium voltage power distribution or substation design Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
-
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five (5) years of experience
- EIT or PE License
- Field experience in testing/commissioning medium voltage equipment
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
Skills:
- Knowledge/exposure to MV equipment ranging from 5kV – 138kV
- Ability to maintain schedule and budget
- Ability to work with remote team of engineers
- Obtain mentoring from lead engineers
- Assist in engineering estimates to develop scope, budget, and review technical documents
- Knowledge and understanding of turnkey projects
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, ANSI, IEEE
- Periodic travel to sites during construction/commissioning Submit to periodic drug and background screens for compliance with customer entrance requirements in order to perform on-site work
#LI-JM3
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on October 28, 2026
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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Power Distribution Engineer Job Market in Texas
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- Energy
- Construction & Real Estate
- Chemicals & Materials
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in power distribution engineer jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas PE license or Engineer-in-Training registration with TBPE preferred or required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related engineering discipline
- Experience with power system analysis software such as ETAP, PSS/E, or SKM PowerTools
- Familiarity with NERC reliability standards, NEC codes, and IEEE distribution guidelines
- Hands-on experience with substation design, protection schemes, or distribution system planning
- Strong ability to read and produce one-line diagrams, protection coordination studies, and equipment specifications
Power Distribution Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a power distribution engineer in Texas?
You become a power distribution engineer in Texas by earning a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and registering with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS). Most engineers begin as Engineers-in-Training after passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, then qualify for the Professional Engineer license after gaining supervised experience and passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Holding a Texas PE license significantly broadens the roles available to you, especially with utilities and public-sector clients.
How much do power distribution engineers make in Texas?
Power distribution engineers in Texas earn a median of about $129,450 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,120 for the lowest 10% to over $210,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire power distribution engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring power distribution engineers in Texas right now include Michels, Eaton, and INEOS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's large investor-owned utilities, municipal power companies, and the engineering consultancies serving the state's energy sector drive consistent year-round demand for this role.
Which Texas cities have the most power distribution engineer jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and Texas City have the most power distribution engineer openings in Texas. Houston leads because it is home to major investor-owned utilities and a dense concentration of energy engineering firms, while Dallas and San Antonio support strong utility infrastructure buildout and the grid expansion projects tied to ERCOT's ongoing modernization effort.
Are there remote power distribution engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Power distribution engineering involves field verification, substation inspections, and on-site coordination that make fully remote work uncommon. About 100% of power distribution engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to cover planning, modeling, and study work rather than design-to-construction roles that require site presence.
How can I get hired as a power distribution engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate rotational programs at Texas utilities such as CenterPoint Energy and Oncor, both of which hire EIT-track candidates and provide structured mentorship toward PE licensure. Lateral moves from adjacent roles like electrical designer, protection and control technician, or transmission planning analyst also open doors at engineering consultancies. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and completing a TBPELS Engineer-in-Training registration before you apply gives your resume a concrete credential that Texas hiring managers look for in junior candidates.
Where can I find and apply to power distribution engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to power distribution engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from utilities, engineering firms, and industrial employers across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and location, and apply directly.
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