Electrical Distribution Design Engineer II

About the role

We are seeking a Design Engineer II to support electric distribution utility projects, including overhead and underground distribution system design, service extensions, system improvements, and reliability/storm hardening initiatives. This role involves performing engineering calculations, developing construction-ready design packages, coordinating with utility clients and field teams, and ensuring compliance with utility standards, NESC, and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical engineering knowledge to develop high-quality designs that meet project specifications, client requirements, and industry standards.
• Communicate project challenges related to scope, schedule, cost, and quality to project teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Designers and Drafters to develop complete engineering design packages.
• Utilize CAD software and engineering analysis tools to support electric distribution design projects.
• Prepare simple to moderately complex engineering designs, including calculations, construction drawings, and supporting documentation.
• Lead discipline-specific design efforts on smaller projects while supporting more complex engineering initiatives and technical analyses.
• Interact with clients on a limited basis to support project coordination and execution.
• Interpret and apply applicable industry codes, standards, regulations, and company procedures.
• Communicate professionally, clearly, and in a timely manner with clients, project managers, and internal teams.
• Identify and communicate project information to clients and stakeholders through project managers and team leads.
• Perform thorough self-reviews prior to submitting work, participate in peer and quality control reviews, and deliver accurate, high-quality engineering packages with minimal revisions.
• Be open to field visits as needed to support engineering designs, perform site assessments, collect field data, and validate project requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 1-2 years of electrical distribution design experience.
• Knowledge of the software BOUD and Maximo.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to travel to project sites as needed.
• Client-facing experience and construction support.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off and a retirement program with a company match.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans.
• HSA or FSA medical accounts, FSA dependent care, and transportation/parking accounts.
• Eligibility 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.