Electric Distribution Design Engineer - Hybrid

Ultipro; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Generous paid time off

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Design Engineer to support electric distribution system design projects via a hybrid role that blends remote work, office collaboration, and field responsibilities. You will contribute to designs that power residential and commercial customers and collaborate with Designers and Drafters to deliver complete design packages.

The role emphasizes hands‑on CAD work, engineering analysis using tools like DDS, PoleForeman, and O-Calc, and adherence to RUS and NESC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) from ABET‑accredited university.
• Able to walk down job sites and attend in person meetings.
• Must have valid Driver's License and personal vehicle and willingness to travel 30% of the time.

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

Skills

Electrical design

CAD / MicroStation

Field inspections

Team collaboration

Travel

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Tools

CAD

MicroStation

AEGIS software

DDS

PoleForeman

O-Calc

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Design Engineer to support electric distribution system design projects via a hybrid role that blends remote work, office collaboration, and field responsibilities. You will contribute to designs that power residential and commercial customers and collaborate with Designers and Drafters to deliver complete design packages.

The role emphasizes hands‑on CAD work, engineering analysis using tools like DDS, PoleForeman, and O-Calc, and adherence to RUS and NESC