Description
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer eager to gain hands-on utility 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.
Here's what you'll 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 20%) 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.
Here's what you'll need:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) from an ABET-accredited university.
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, PoleForeman, and O-Calc.
Client-facing experience and strong communication skills.
Ability to support construction coordination activities.
Willingness to travel up to 10-20%.
Preferred Qualifications:
Hands-on experience with CAD or MicroStation.
Field experience related to electric distribution infrastructure.
Experience with DDS design software tool is a plus.
Proficiency in 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.
[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.]
This role is designated as remote, giving you the flexibility to primarily work from home while staying actively connected to your team and projects. We value collaboration and responsiveness, so we ask our remote team members to be available when in-office presence is needed-such as for client meetings, team events, or training sessions. Our approach blends freedom with shared accountability, making ENTRUST an exciting and supportive environment for professionals who thrive in remote work settings with clear, respectful expectations.
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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!
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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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