Design Technician (Electric Utilities) - Entry Level Opportunity

ENTRUST Solutions Group • Houston, TX • 2h ago

Description

This position is ideal for a technician who enjoys hands-on field work and developing utility design solutions. This is a non-Engineer fielding and design role requiring periodic travel to client sites to gather pole data, inspect infrastructure, and ensure design accuracy.

What You'll Do

Perform field visits to collect data on utility poles and electrical infrastructure, ensuring accuracy for design packages.

Design overhead and underground electric distribution systems, preparing construction drawings, bills of materials, and documentation.

Provide calculations such as pole loading, voltage drop, easement validation, permitting requirements, and cost estimating.

Conduct pole analysis modeling, develop materials lists, perform GIS reviews, and prepare or update design prints.

Review client records, GIS data, and field information to identify conflicts, verify accuracy, and incorporate updates.

Contribute to design projects including data collection, drafting, and utility design standards.

Manage multiple projects while meeting quality, schedule, and client expectations.

Apply company safety rules, client standards, and regulatory requirements (RUS, NESC, permitting).

Work independently and with others, demonstrating strong communication and documentation practices.

A successful candidate will thrive in an environment that values the following work approaches:

Resilient and self-motivated: You are always striving to build upon previous successes and stretch comfort zones to learn new skills.

Detail and quality oriented: You'll develop skills reading and interpreting technical documentation including blueprints, construction specifications, etc.

Collaborative: Customer service and team collaboration are essential. When we all succeed, we're better for it!

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Computer skills

Must have valid Driver's License and personal vehicle and willingness to travel as needed for fielding requirements (mileage reimbursement applies)

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced Degree in Technical related field

Design skills including AutoCAD or Microstation

Experience working in Electric Distribution/Utilities environment

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.

[For states that require salary info, add: This position pays between $X and $Y annually (or hourly) and is an exempt (or non-exempt) position. 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, 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!

Explore More Opportunities: Not quite the right fit? Check out all our openings at ENTRUST Solutions Group Careers (https://entrustsol.com/careers/) .

To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup

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.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.

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