Design Engineer - Electric Distribution

Power Your Career with ENTRUST Solutions Group! Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your engineering skills in a fast-growing company that values innovation and teamwork? ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking an Engineer or Project Engineer to contribute to electric distribution system design projects that power communities. This role is perfect for a motivated early career engineer eager to gain hands-on experience, collaborate with industry experts, and grow within a company that prioritizes professional development. In this role, your key contributions will include: Electric Distribution System Design: Work on designs for electrical distribution, improving the reliability of the grid. Innovative Problem Solving: Proposing solutions to improve reliability and cost effectiveness for given projects. Collaborate with engineering to improve local distribution grid. Collaboration: Partner with Designers and Drafters to complete design packages, gaining hands-on experience with CAD and engineering analysis tools. Project Execution: Assist in ensuring projects meet technical specifications, scope, cost, schedule, and quality expectations. Industry Standards & Compliance: Apply knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) standards, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and utility-specific guidelines to create compliant designs. Leadership & Growth: Lead complex distribution projects and assist other designers with projects. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited university Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of CAD or MicroStation - Hands-on experience with design software Experience in Electric Distribution - Experience working directly with a utility or engineering firm on projects related to one or more of the following: Utility distribution network design and power system layouts Complex utility distribution systems, including underground and overhead layouts Pole line design, transformer sizing, and service planning for residential and commercial developments Exposure to utility design standards, permitting, and construction coordination Prior utility distribution, telecommunications, design or construction experience Field Experience - Not required but beneficial in understanding real-world distribution challenges Utility distribution network design and power system layouts Complex utility distribution systems, including underground and overhead layouts Pole line design, transformer sizing, and service planning for residential and commercial developments Exposure to utility design standards, permitting, and construction coordination Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: Work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Career Growth: Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values your unique contributions. Not quite right for you? For a full listing of all our openings, please visit us at: Who We Are: ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, is a community of people, 3,000+ strong, who are committed to our clients and each other. We provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies. In return for top talent, ENTRUST Solutions Group offers: Generous paid time off and benefits 401(k) retirement program with a company match Career development programs Tuition reimbursement Flexible work schedule The base salary for this position ranges from $64,000 to $75,000 annually. The specific amount within this range will be influenced by the work location and various factors, such as internal equity, professional skills, work experience, and pertinent education or training. 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. To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at: ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST Solutions Group 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. #LI-KM2 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.