Electric Distribution Design Technician - Field Data

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Design Technician to support electric distribution system design projects, combining hands-on field work with drafting and analysis.

You will travel to client sites to collect pole data, design overhead and underground systems, and prepare construction drawings, BOMs, and cost estimates. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration across teams, with opportunities to contribute to standards and deliverables.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have valid Driver's License and personal vehicle, willing to travel for fielding requirements (mileage reimbursement applies).
• Advanced degree in a technical related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform field visits to collect data on utility poles and electrical infrastructure, ensuring accuracy for design packages.
• Design overhead and underground electric distribution systems, preparing construction drawings, bills of materials, and documentation.
• Provide calculations such as pole loading, voltage drop, easement validation, permitting requirements, and cost estimating.
• Conduct pole analysis modeling, develop materials lists, perform GIS reviews, and prepare or update design prints.
• Review client records, GIS data, and field information to identify conflicts, verify accuracy, and incorporate updates.
• Contribute to design projects including data collection, drafting, and utility design standards.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting quality, schedule, and client expectations.
• Apply company safety rules, client standards, and regulatory requirements (RUS, NESC, permitting).
• Work independently and with others, demonstrating strong communication and documentation practices.

Skills

Field visits

Pole data collection

Electrical design

Construction drawings

Bills of materials

Cost estimating

Pole loading calculations

GIS reviews

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Design Technician to support electric distribution system design projects, combining hands-on field work with drafting and analysis.

You will travel to client sites to collect pole data, design overhead and underground systems, and prepare construction drawings, BOMs, and cost estimates. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration across teams, with opportunities to contribute to standards and deliverables.