Design Engineer I – 2026 New Graduate Opportunity | Electric Utilities

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement program with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, seeks an entry-level engineer to support electric distribution design for utility projects. You will collaborate with Designers and Drafters to develop design packages, apply codes and standards, and perform field inspections to gather data for project delivery.

You will gain hands-on experience with CAD tools and engineering analysis, contribute to simple and smaller-scale projects, and work with senior engineers on more complex initiatives in a

Qualifications

• 0–1 years of engineering, design, or related technical experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Knowledge of CAD or GIS is a plus.
• Willingness to travel locally up to 25% as needed for project support.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to electric distribution system designs for subdivisions, apartments, and other utilities.
• Apply technical knowledge to designs meeting scope, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Designers and Drafters to complete design packages.
• Support preparation of simple designs or portions of larger projects.
• Gain hands-on experience with CAD and engineering analysis tools (e.g., Maximo and BOUD).
• Lead design development for smaller or less complex projects and support senior engineers on advanced ones.
• Apply industry codes and standards (RUS, NESC, and utility guidelines).
• Conduct field inspections (up to 25–30%) to gather data and support construction coordination.
• Communicate design challenges clearly to team and stakeholders.
• Identify information to communicate to clients and project managers.
• Self-check design work and participate in peer/QC reviews.
• Perform additional related duties including fielding work or project documentation.

Skills

CAD experience

GIS knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

CAD

GIS

Maximo and BOUD

Job description

Description

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer 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 supporting highway relocations, grid improvements, and major utility infrastructure upgrades.

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., Maximo and BOUD)

• 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.

• Conduct field inspections (up to 25–30%) to gather design data and support construction coordination.

• 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.

• Self-check design work prior to reviews; participate in peer and QC reviews.

• Perform additional related duties as assigned, including fielding work or project documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• 0–1 years of engineering, design, or related technical experience preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

• Knowledge of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) or GIS is a plus

• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a production-focused environment

• Willingness to travel locally up to 25% as needed for project support

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.

• Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 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. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company

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.

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.

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