Design Specialist - Subdivision Electric Distribution
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, 78208, USA
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Civil Engineering
- Full-Time
- Remote
ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, is seeking a Design Specialist to support electric distribution subdivision development projects for CPS Energy in and around the San Antonio metropolitan area. This position is responsible for designing, coordinating, and delivering overhead and underground electric distribution infrastructure for residential and commercial subdivision developments.
The Design Specialist will work directly with developers, civil engineering firms, utility stakeholders, and internal design teams to develop construction-ready distribution designs that meet CPS Energy standards, project schedules, and quality expectations.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and coordinate electric distribution designs for residential, commercial, and mixed-use subdivision developments.
- Design overhead and underground distribution facilities, including:
- Primary and secondary systems
- Underground conduit and duct bank systems
- Transformers and switching equipment
- Service extensions and customer connections
- Pole line layouts
- Develop construction-ready design packages utilizing GIS, Micro Station, AutoCAD, and utility design software.
- Review subdivision plats, civil plans, load requirements, and utility constraints to develop effective distribution solutions.
- Coordinate with CPS Energy personnel, developers, municipalities, permitting agencies, and consulting engineers throughout project execution.
- Conduct field visits and site assessments to validate design requirements and identify constructability considerations.
- Perform design calculations including conductor sizing, voltage drop analysis, equipment selection, and load forecasting.
- Ensure all designs comply with:
- CPS Energy standards and specifications
- National Electrical Code (NEC)
- National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
- Local municipal and permitting requirements
- Participate in quality assurance and quality control reviews of design deliverables.
- Track project schedules, milestones, and deliverables while supporting multiple active projects simultaneously.
- Assist with resolving utility review comments and design revisions to achieve timely project approvals.
- Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, designers, and clients to support successful project delivery.
- 3+ years of experience in electric utility distribution design.
- Experience supporting residential subdivision, commercial development, or utility infrastructure projects.
- Working knowledge of overhead and underground distribution systems.
- Familiarity with CPS Energy standards or experience supporting investor-owned or municipal utility projects.
- Experience using one or more of the following:
- Micro Station
- AutoCAD
- GIS applications
- Utility distribution design software
- Strong understanding of utility construction practices, permitting requirements, and utility design standards.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and project coordination skills.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Drafting, GIS, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- Knowledge of joint-use coordination and developer-driven utility projects.
- Experience performing electrical distribution calculations and system studies.
- Exposure to CYME, DDS, Pole Foreman, or similar utility design software.
- EIT certification or progression toward professional licensure.
- Previous experience coordinating directly with developers and municipal agencies.
- Delivering high-quality electric distribution designs on schedule and within client requirements.
- Building strong relationships with CPS Energy stakeholders, developers, and engineering partners.
- Producing accurate, construction-ready design packages with minimal revisions.
- Supporting safe, reliable, and efficient expansion of electric distribution infrastructure throughout the San Antonio region
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…
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