Design Technician (Electric Utilities)

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. What You'll Do 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. A successful candidate will thrive in an environment that values the following work approaches: 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! Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent Computer skills Must have valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle and willingness to travel as needed for fielding requirements (mileage reimbursement applies) Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Degree in Technical related field Design skills including AutoCAD or Microstation Experience working in Electric Distribution/Utilities environment What We Offer: 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. 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. Explore More Opportunities: Not quite the right fit? Check out all our openings at ENTRUST Solutions Group Careers . To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.