Design Technician (Electric Utilities)

About the role

This position is ideal for a technician who enjoys hands-on field work and developing utility design solutions. This is a non-Engineer fielding and design role requiring periodic travel to client sites to gather pole data, inspect infrastructure, and ensure design accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform field visits to collect data on utility poles and electrical infrastructure, ensuring accuracy for design packages.
• Design overhead and underground electric distribution systems, preparing construction drawings, bills of materials, and documentation.
• Provide calculations such as pole loading, voltage drop, easement validation, permitting requirements, and cost estimating.
• Conduct pole analysis modeling, develop materials lists, perform GIS reviews, and prepare or update design prints.
• Review client records, GIS data, and field information to identify conflicts, verify accuracy, and incorporate updates.
• Contribute to design projects including data collection, drafting, and utility design standards.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting quality, schedule, and client expectations.
• Apply company safety rules, client standards, and regulatory requirements (RUS, NESC, permitting).
• Work independently and with others, demonstrating strong communication and documentation practices.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced degree in a technical-related field is preferred.
• Design skills including AutoCAD or Microstation are preferred.
• Experience working in Electric Distribution/Utilities environment is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree in a technical-related field.
• Experience working in Electric Distribution/Utilities environment.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

Flexibility to accommodate travel and project needs.

Skills

Resilient and self-motivated: You are always striving to build upon previous successes and stretch comfort zones to learn new skills. Detail and quality oriented: You’ll develop skills reading and interpreting technical documentation including blueprints, construction specifications, etc. Collaborative: Customer service and team collaboration are essential. When we all succeed, we’re better for it!

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.