Design Engineer I (Hybrid) – Electric Utility Projects
About the role
As a Design Engineer I at ENTRUST Solutions Group, you’ll work on real electric utility projects, learn from experienced mentors, and grow your career in a supportive team environment. You’ll help design overhead and underground power distribution projects that support grid improvements and utility upgrades.
The objective of this role is to scope, design and develop electrical service systems for new customers. You will be responsible for customer interaction, scoping and cost estimation, and providing a design package that meets customer needs. You will often meet with the customer and construction crews on site to review the scope of our design and discuss project execution.
Responsibilities
- Scope, design, and develop electrical service systems for new customers
- Engage in customer interaction, including scoping and cost estimation
- Provide a design package that meets customer needs
- Meet with customers and construction crews on site to review design scope and discuss project execution
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university
- 0–1 years of relevant work experience in consulting or a related field
- Knowledge of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) or GIS design is a plus
- Strong work ethic with a desire to work in a production environment
- Ability to work in a hybrid capacity, including up to 20% local fielding responsibilities to support project and client needs
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement program with a company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans
- HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts
Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.
About Us
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 advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.
We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.