Electric Distribution Design Technician - Field Data

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Washington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, seeks a Design Technician to support electric distribution system design projects with field data collection, site inspections, and the development of utility design solutions. This role requires travel to client sites to gather pole data and ensure design accuracy.

You will design overhead and underground systems, prepare drawings, BOMs, and perform calculations such as pole loading and voltage drop, while adhering to safety and regulatory standards

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have valid Driver's License and personal vehicle; willingness to travel for fielding requirements.
• Computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform field visits to collect data on utility poles and 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 data collection

Design of distribution systems

Data analysis / GIS reviews

Communication & documentation

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, seeks a Design Technician to support electric distribution system design projects with field data collection, site inspections, and the development of utility design solutions. This role requires travel to client sites to gather pole data and ensure design accuracy.

You will design overhead and underground systems, prepare drawings, BOMs, and perform calculations such as pole loading and voltage drop, while adhering to safety and regulatory standards