Design Engineer - Electric Distribution

In this role, you'll join a fast-growing utility engineering team supporting utility clients throughout Texas. This is your opportunity to take ownership of designs, collaborate with experienced professionals, and make a visible impact on the infrastructure powering local communities.

- Design Residential & Commercial Electric Distribution Systems: Create overhead and underground layouts for subdivisions, apartment complexes, and commercial developments.

- Help Support Project Delivery: Assist in guiding projects from initial scoping through final design—ensuring technical accuracy, cost-efficiency, and constructability.

- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with CAD Technicians, Drafters, and Project Managers to produce accurate design packages that are ready for construction.

- Help Support Client Coordination: Work closely with utility clients and developers to respond to field conditions, design changes, and permitting needs as part of an integrated project team.

Qualifications

Required:

- 3+ years of hands-on experience in electric distribution system design (underground and/or overhead)

- Experience designing for subdivisions, apartment complexes, or large-scale residential developments

- Strong working knowledge of utility standards, including NESC and/or RUS

- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or related design tools

- Ability to interpret and apply construction drawings, maps, and GIS data

Preferred

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent field experience

- Understanding of constructability and field application of distribution designs

- Knowledge of utility standards and permitting documentation requirements

Why join us?

- Career Growth: Gain hands-on experience with opportunities for mentorship, technical training, and leadership development.

- Meaningful Work: Be part of projects that modernize and expand electric distribution networks, directly impacting communities.

- Collaborative Culture: Work with an experienced, supportive team of engineers, designers, and utility professionals.

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 Electric Distribution 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.

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