Design Engineer - Electric Distribution

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, seeks an engineer/new grad to gain hands-on project experience in electrical distribution design for residential and commercial utility projects. You will work with industry experts, develop technical skills, and contribute to designs that support safe, reliable electrical service.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to codes (RUS, NESC), and growth within a company focused on professional development and infrastructure modernization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) from an ABET‑accredited university.
• Client‑facing experience and strong communication skills.
• Hands‑on CAD or MicroStation experience.
• 1–3 years of electric distribution design experience, preferably with a utility or engineering consulting firm.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

CAD

MicroStation

DDS

PoleForeman

O‑Calc

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

DDS

PoleForeman

O‑Calc

CAD

MicroStation

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.

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.

The base salary for this position ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 annually. The specific amount within this range will be influenced by the work location and various factors, such as internal equity, professional skills, work experience, and pertinent education or training.

Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.

• Company sponsored medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary life
• Disability
• Critical illness
• Accident and hospitalization plans
• HSA or FSA medical accounts
• FSA dependent care
• Transportation/parking accounts
• Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.

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.

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Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.