Sr. Design Technician - Electric Distribution

About the role

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your technical skills in a fast-growing company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning? ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Sr. Design Technician to support electric distribution system design projects that power communities. This position is ideal for an experienced technician who enjoys hands-on field work, developing utility design solutions, and mentoring junior team members.

Why Join 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. If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.

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.
• Support pre-construction activities and answer design and site-related questions.
• Review client records, GIS data, and field information to identify conflicts, verify accuracy, and incorporate updates.
• Lead junior technicians through 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).
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and construction crews, participating in walkdowns and coordination meetings.
• Work independently with strong communication and documentation practices.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in a design technician, engineering technician, or utility design role.
• Foundational experience in utility distribution network design, overhead/underground layouts, pole line design, etc.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar drafting/design software.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and utility standards.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Client-facing experience and strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for fielding assignments, as needed (mileage reimbursed).

Qualifications

• Experience in gas and/or electric distribution design.
• Experience with D