Electric Distribution Design Lead

ENTRUST Solutions Group; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Sr. Design Technician to support electric distribution system design projects that power communities. This role combines hands-on field work with drafting, design, and mentoring of junior team members.

You will perform data collection in the field, design overhead and underground systems, perform calculations, lead technicians, manage multiple projects, and ensure compliance with RUS, NESC, and permitting requirements. Travel to field sites is required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in a design technician or utility design role.
• Foundational experience in utility distribution design and pole line layouts.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, MicroStation or similar CAD software.
• Ability to read construction drawings and utility standards.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform field visits to collect data on utility poles and infrastructure for design packages.
• Design overhead and underground distribution systems; prepare drawings and BOMs.
• Conduct pole loading, voltage drop calculations, and permitting considerations.
• Lead junior technicians through data collection and drafting tasks.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring quality, schedule and client satisfaction.

Skills

Field work

Mentoring

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate degree/advanced technical degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

DDS design tools

GIS (SmallWorld/Bentley)

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Sr. Design Technician to support electric distribution system design projects that power communities. This role combines hands-on field work with drafting, design, and mentoring of junior team members.

You will perform data collection in the field, design overhead and underground systems, perform calculations, lead technicians, manage multiple projects, and ensure compliance with RUS, NESC, and permitting requirements. Travel to field sites is required.