TOTH AND ASSOCIATES INC

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Design Engineer I (Engineering)



TOTH is a full-service engineering firm specializing in electric utility engineering, structural engineering, civil engineering, land surveying, and GIS/mapping. We serve a wide range of clients, including public and private utilities, municipalities, architects, and educational institutions across the country. 

TOTH's leadership prioritizes clients and employees in decision-making, contributing to rapid and continued growth. Our team, comprising dedicated employees and officers, is a dynamic and innovative group that fosters professional growth at every level. TOTH provides fulfilling career opportunities, comprehensive professional development, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package.

Our exceptional cultural environment has earned us several accolades, including a 2024 ranking as #15 in the country in Best Places to Work in Engineering by Best Companies Group; a 2024 ranking as one of the Ten Best Places to Work in Springfield, MO, by Biz417 in the Large Employers category; a 2024 recognition as the 8th Fastest Growing Company in Springfield in the Dynamic Dozen by the Springfield Business Journal; and a recognition for our positive economic impact in the region in the Springfield Business Journal's 2024 Economic Impact Awards.

Visit our website at www.tothassociates.com to learn more about our company.

Toth and Associates (TOTH) is hiring a Distribution Design Engineer to add to our growing team! This position is responsible for performing engineering design on distribution and communication line projects. Candidate should be self-sufficient at performing all design aspects required to complete the design of a distribution line in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all the policies and procedures, such as safety, environmental, quality assurance, and quality control. In addition, the engineer needs a wide understanding of overhead line and pole design to model, identify, and solve system issues requiring remediation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform all functions relating to overhead design in the distribution and communication spaces
  • Design cable routes and develop physical layouts including height, spacing, and location parameters
  • Perform analysis and design make ready for existing system upgrades and system hardening
  • Develop assembly methods and material lists
  • Performs detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction and installation standards and specifications
  • Produces complete PLS-CADD based designs for existing and proposed facilities
  • Acquire, review, and submit federal, state, and local permits as necessary
  • Adhere to client specific electrical distribution standards, procedures, and requirements
  • Apply correct design standards, codes, and requirements
  • Coordinate underground and overhead design for relocates
  • Identify and verify existing underground and overhead utilities
  • Visit job sites, client offices, municipalities and other agencies as needed


  • BSCE or BSEE from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required

  • 2+ years of experience in distribution line design

  • EIT Certification

  • Solid working knowledge of the PLS-CADD suite of design software tools and well versed in the design of wood and steel structures

  • Proficiency in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations

  • Ability to prepare procurement packages for engineered steel poles and review applicable vendor calculations and drawings

  • Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Eight paid holidays

  • Company-paid medical and dental coverage with buy-up options

  • Vision

  • Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance

  • Supplemental life insurance available

  • Paid Bonding Leave

  • Short-term disability available

  • FSA and HSA options

  • 401(k) w/company matching and profit sharing

  • Discretionary bonuses

  • Education assistance

Apply Salary Minimum: 70000Salary Maximum: 85000