Emerging Design Engineer – Electric Utilities

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Design Engineer I for Electric Utility Projects. You will contribute to electric distribution designs for subdivisions and utility facilities, and support senior engineers on projects.

Join a team that emphasizes professional development, uses CAD and analysis tools, and adheres to industry codes. The role involves field data collection and coordination with designers, with a hybrid work arrangement and strong growth opportunities.

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% for project support.

Responsibilities

• Work on electric distribution system designs for subdivisions, apartments, and other utility projects.
• Apply technical knowledge to designs while meeting project specs, scope, cost, schedule and quality.
• Collaborate with Designers and Drafters to complete design packages.
• Support the preparation of simple designs or portions of larger projects, including calculations and drawings.
• Gain hands-on experience with CAD programs and engineering analysis tools like Maximo and BOUD.
• Lead design development for smaller projects and support senior engineers on more complex work.
• Apply industry codes and standards such as RUS, NESC, and utility guidelines.
• Conduct field inspections (up to 25–30%) to collect data and support construction coordination.
• Communicate scope, cost, schedule, or quality challenges clearly to team leads and project managers.

Skills

CAD knowledge

GIS knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Maximo

BOUD

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Design Engineer I for Electric Utility Projects. You will contribute to electric distribution designs for subdivisions and utility facilities, and support senior engineers on projects.

Join a team that emphasizes professional development, uses CAD and analysis tools, and adheres to industry codes. The role involves field data collection and coordination with designers, with a hybrid work arrangement and strong growth opportunities.