Design Engineer - Electric Distribution

ENTRUST Solutions Group

Posted 8 days ago

Full Time

Amarillo, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

You will work on electric distribution system designs for various utility projects while collaborating with designers and drafters. Additionally, you will apply industry codes and standards to ensure project specifications, quality, and safety requirements are met.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Electric distribution design

CAD

MicroStation

DDS

PoleForeman

O-Calc

Engineering analysis

Utility design

Overhead layout

Underground layout

Pole line design

Transformer sizing

Service planning

Technical communication

Project documentation

Engineering calculations

Job Description

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer/new grad eager to gain hands-on project experience, collaborate with industry experts, and grow within a company that prioritizes professional development. You’ll work on meaningful utility projects, develop technical skills, and contribute to designs that support safe, reliable electrical service for residential and commercial customers.

What You’ll Do

  • Work on electric distribution system designs for subdivisions, apartment complexes, mixed-use developments, and other utility projects.
  • Apply technical knowledge to engineering designs, ensuring adherence to project specifications, scope, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with Designers and Drafters to complete design packages.
  • Support the preparation of simple designs or portions of larger projects, including calculations, drawings, and analysis.
  • Gain hands-on experience with CAD programs and engineering analysis tools (e.g., DDS, PoleForeman, O-Calc).
  • Lead design development for smaller or less complex projects and support senior engineers on technically advanced projects.
  • Apply industry codes and standards, including RUS, NESC, and utility-specific guidelines.
  • Communicate challenges related to scope, cost, schedule, or quality clearly and professionally.
  • Identify information that should be communicated to clients and stakeholders through team leads and project managers.
  • Perform additional related duties as assigned, including fielding work or project documentation as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) from an ABET-accredited university.
  • Client-facing experience and strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with CAD or MicroStation.
  • Background in utility design or distribution engineering. 1–3 years of electric distribution design experience, preferably with a utility or engineering consulting firm.
  • Foundational experience in utility distribution network design, overhead/underground layouts, pole line design, transformer sizing, and service planning.
  • Knowledge of electric distribution design software such as DDS, PoleForeman, and O-Calc.

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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. If you are passionate about innovation, sustainability and community impact and looking for a place to grow your career, 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.

ENTRUST Solutions Group

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos Company, is an ENR Top 100 company that provides comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to pipeline companies, gas and electric utilities, and industrial customers. With first-hand experience operating and maintaining energy infrastructure, our engineering professionals provide expertise in Pipeline Engineering, Integrity Services, Automation Integration, Electrical Design, Fiber & Broadband Communications, Industrial Solutions, and Process Safety Management. ENTRUST provides innovative engineering solutions to meet our clients’ needs, while consistently maintaining the highest level of ethics and integrity. Our success is achieved through the valued contributions of our talented and diverse employees with more than 3300 professionals across 42 offices.

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