Entry-Level Design Technician (Hybrid) – Electric Utility Projects

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement program with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is hiring an Entry-Level Electrical Design Technician to support electric distribution projects focused on wildfire mitigation, grid resiliency, and infrastructure improvements. You will assist with utility design, GIS/CAD drafting, and field assessments in a collaborative team.

Locations include Fargo, ND and Minneapolis, MN, with a hybrid work model and regular field visits in varied weather. Training will be provided to learn utility design systems and standards.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in utility design or drafting, GIS platforms/AutoCAD a plus.
• Detail-oriented with a tech-positive mindset and willingness to learn utility design standards.

Responsibilities

• Design electric distribution projects (overhead and underground) from start to finish with emphasis on fire mitigation and system hardening.
• Create, update, and revise drawings using GIS/drafting software and client platforms.
• Perform utility design calculations and ensure compliance with standards.
• Conduct field visits to verify assets and gather design data.
• Track project lifecycles, manage materials and coordinating with teams.
• Communicate design solutions to customers and field crews.

Skills

GIS drafting

AutoCAD

Electrical design

Field visits

Communication

Tools

GE Smallworld

AutoCAD

Job description

Kickstart your career as an Entry-Level Electrical Design Technician with ENTRUST Solutions Group! Support electric distribution projects focused on wildfire mitigation, grid resiliency, and infrastructure improvements through utility design, GIS/CAD drafting, and field assessments.

Gain hands‑on experience, build your technical skills, and grow your career with a supportive team.

Locations: Fargo, ND & Minneapolis, MN

What You'll Do

• Design & Grid Resiliency: Design electric distribution projects (overhead and underground) from initiation to completion, with a heavy focus on fire mitigation, pole replacements, and system hardening.
• Technical Drafting: Create, update, and revise construction sketches, drawings, and joint‑use proposals using client’s proprietary GIS platforms and drafting software.
• System Engineering Support: Perform key utility design calculations, including pole loading, transformer sizing, underground cable routing, and equipment placement to ensure compliance with utility standards.
• Field Engineering: Conduct field visits to residential, commercial, and wildland‑urban interface (WUI) sites to perform physical assessments, verify existing assets, and gather critical design data.
• Project Management & Collaboration: Track project lifecycles, manage material procurement (creating Bills of Materials), and coordinate directly with scheduling, project management, and utility construction crews.
• Customer & Client Relations: Act as a key point of contact for customers, land owners, and construction crews to communicate design solutions and resolve field conflicts.

What We’re Looking For

• 1‑2 Years of experience in utility design (electric preferred), electrical construction, or civil/mechanical drafting. Experience with GIS platforms (such as GE Smallworld), AutoCAD, or utility‑specific design software is a plus.
• We also welcome candidates transitioning from construction, land surveying, electrical trades, or customer service backgrounds who are detail‑oriented, comfortable with technology, and eager to grow. Training will be provided on utility design systems and standards.

Key Skills

• Strong spatial reasoning and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, or maps.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with internal engineering teams and external customers.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple project designs concurrently.
• Comfort with a hybrid work model that includes regular field visits in various weather conditions (including winter weather).
• A valid driver’s license and operating vehicle (field travel is required; mileage reimbursement is provided).

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
• This position pays between $20 and $23 hourly and is an exempt position. The specific amount within this range will be influenced by the work location and various factors, such as internal equity, professional skills, work experience, and pertinent education or training. Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and retirement program with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full‑time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end‑to‑end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.

As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.

If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.

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