Hybrid Design Engineer - Electric Distribution

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Generous paid time off

Company retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Design Engineer to support electric distribution system design projects that power communities. This hybrid role blends remote work, office collaboration, and field responsibilities to deliver safe, reliable electrical service for residential and commercial customers.

You will gain hands‑on project experience, work with industry experts, and contribute to designs while growing professionally in a company that values teamwork and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) from an ABET‑accredited university.
• Strong computer skills.
• Must have valid Driver’s License and ability to travel ~30% for fielding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work on electric distribution system designs for subdivisions, apartment complexes, and other utility projects.
• Apply technical knowledge to engineering designs, ensuring adherence to project specs, scope, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Designers and Drafters to complete design packages.
• Support the preparation of simple designs or portions of larger projects, including calculations, drawings, and analysis.
• Gain hands‑on experience with CAD programs and engineering analysis tools (DDS, PoleForeman, O‑Calc).
• Lead design development for smaller or less complex projects and support senior engineers on technically advanced projects.
• Apply industry codes and standards, including RUS, NESC, and utility‑specific guidelines.
• Conduct field inspections (up to 25–30%) to gather design data and support construction coordination.
• Communicate challenges related to scope, cost, schedule, or quality clearly and professionally.
• Identify information that should be communicated to clients and stakeholders through team leads and project managers.
• Self‑check design work prior to reviews; participate in peer and QC reviews.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Tools

CAD

MicroStation

AEGIS software

Maximo asset management

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Design Engineer to support electric distribution system design projects that power communities. This hybrid role blends remote work, office collaboration, and field responsibilities to deliver safe, reliable electrical service for residential and commercial customers.

You will gain hands‑on project experience, work with industry experts, and contribute to designs while growing professionally in a company that values teamwork and development.