Design Engineer – Electric Utility Projects

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your engineering skills in a fast-growing company that values innovation and teamwork ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Design Engineer to support electric distribution system design projects that power communities. This hybrid role includes a mix of remote work office collaboration and field responsibilities.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer eager to gain hands-on project experience collaborate with industry experts and grow within a company that prioritizes professional development. Youll work on meaningful utility projects develop technical skills and contribute to designs that support safe reliable electrical service for residential and commercial customers.

What Youll Do:

• Work on electric distribution system designs for subdivisions apartment complexes mixed-use developments and other utility projects.
• Apply technical knowledge to engineering designs ensuring adherence to project specifications scope cost schedule and quality requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Designers and Drafters to complete design packages.
• Support the preparation of simple designs or portions of larger projects including calculations drawings and analysis.
• Gain hands-on experience with CAD programs and engineering analysis tools (e.g. DDS PoleForeman O-Calc).
• Lead design development for smaller or less complex projects and support senior engineers on technically advanced projects.
• Apply industry codes and standards including RUS NESC and utility-specific guidelines.
• Conduct field inspections (up to 2530%) to gather design data and support construction coordination.
• Communicate challenges related to scope cost schedule or quality clearly and professionally.
• Identify information that should be communicated to clients and stakeholders through team leads and project managers.
• Self-check design work prior to reviews; participate in peer and QC reviews.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned including fielding work or project documentation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) from an ABET-accredited university.
• Strong computer skills.
• Able to walk down job sites and attend in person meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with CAD or MicroStation.
• Experience related to electric distribution infrastructure.
• Experience with AEGIS software.
• Proficiency in Maximo asset management systems.
• Familiarity with utility design standards permitting and construction support processes.
• Background in utility design or distribution engineering.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off retirement program with a company match tuition reimbursement and flexible work schedules.

Why Join Us

At ENTRUST Solutions Group a Leidos company we are driven by a commitment to innovation technical excellence and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos we are building a scaled end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid improving reliability and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.

As an ENR top ranked firm our team of more than 5000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric gas and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets helping them strengthen reliability expand capacity and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

We foster a culture where innovation collaboration and continuous improvement are expected and where people are empowered to challenge convention think boldly and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise lead transformative projects or help shape the future of infrastructure you will find opportunities to thrive here.

If you are ready to outthink the status quo tackle meaningful challenges and build what is next we would love to hear from you.

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