Entry-Level Design Technician; Hybrid – Electric Utility Projects

Entry-Level Design Technician (Hybrid) – Electric Utility Projects

Kickstart your career as an Entry-Level Electrical Design Technician with ENTRUST Solutions Group! In this role, you will contribute to the design of overhead and underground medium-voltage electric utility infrastructure, gaining hands-on experience in grid improvement projects.

Location:

Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill/Fuquay Varina

About the Role:

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking an entry-level Electric Distribution Design Technician to join our dynamic team! In this role, you will contribute to the design of overhead and underground medium-voltage electric utility infrastructure, gaining hands-on experience in grid improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare construction work packages (including construction prints, BOMs) in full compliance with client, NESC, and other regulatory standards & processes using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems.
• Assess project requirements to identify the need for specific permitting, environmental guidance, or Right-of-Way (ROW) acquisitions/mutual consent, and manage the preparation and submittal of all corresponding documentation.
• Perform spatial analysis using various GIS platforms to evaluate new facility locations, constructability concerns, and potential for environmental impact.
• Perform engineering calculations that may include pole loading analysis, voltage drop and flicker, cable pulling analysis.
• Conduct field visits (25%-30% of the time) to inspect infrastructure and ensure the accuracy of designs and performing engineering notifications for net new work.
• Support pre-construction activities by providing engineering support to the line crew and occasionally attending on-site meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• Entry-level (0-2 years) in a design engineering role.
• Associate's degree in technical related field or equivalent experience is preferred
• Must have valid driver license and reliable transportation for fielding expectations.
• Skilled in a CAD software (e.g. Micro Station, AutoCAD, etc.) and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills; highly organized; a strong desire to learn and grow in a technical environment; and the ability to problem-solve using sound engineering principle

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.
• Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
  
  May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

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 5,000 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.