Design Engineer I (Hybrid) – Electric Utility Projects

About the role

Design the grid and your future! 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Scope, design and develop electrical service systems for new customers.
• Handle customer interaction, scoping and cost estimation.
• Provide a design package that meets customer needs.
• Meet with customers and construction crews on site to review the scope of our design 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

• Supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and retirement program with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans.
• HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts.
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual for full‑time employees.
• Potential discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

Pay

This position pays between $70,000 and $74,000 annually (exempt). The specific amount within this range will be influenced by work location and factors such as internal equity, professional skills, work experience, and pertinent education or training.