Design Engineer - Electric Distribution

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

• 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, Pole Foreman, 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.
• 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.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned, including fielding work or project documentation as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) from an ABET‑accredited university.
• Client‑facing experience and strong communication skills.

• Hands‑on experience with CAD or Micro Station.
• Background in utility design or distribution engineering. 1–3 years of electric distribution design experience, preferably with a utility or engineering consulting firm.
• Foundational experience in utility distribution network design, overhead/underground layouts, pole line design, transformer sizing, and service planning.
• Knowledge of electric distribution design software such as DDS, Pole Foreman, and O‑Calc.

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, we are a community of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to our clients and each other. As an ENR Top 100 company, we provide comprehensive engineering, consulting, and automation services to various industries, including gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies. We are a forward‑thinking organization dedicated to leveraging cutting‑edge technology to drive success.

We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. If you are passionate about innovation, sustainability and community impact and looking for a place to grow your career, we would love to hear from you!

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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