Junior Utility Design Engineer – Grid & Projects

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and retirement match

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking an entry‑level engineer to contribute to electric distribution system designs for subdivisions, apartment complexes, and other utility projects. You will collaborate with designers, assist with calculations and drawings, and gain hands‑on experience with CAD programs and tools such as Maximo and BOUD.

The role emphasizes adherence to project specifications, schedule, and quality, with local travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required or preferred.
• 0–1 years of engineering, design, or related technical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of CAD or GIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electric distribution system designs for various utility projects.
• Apply technical knowledge to engineering designs ensuring conformance to specifications, scope, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Collaborate with Designers and Drafters to complete design packages.
• Support preparation of simple designs or portions of larger projects, including calculations and drawings.
• Gain hands-on experience with CAD programs and engineering analysis tools such as Maximo and BOUD.
• Lead design development on smaller projects and support senior engineers on complex projects.
• Apply industry codes and standards (RUS, NESC, utility guidelines).
• Conduct field inspections to gather data and support construction coordination.

Skills

CAD/GIS knowledge

Strong work ethic

Willingness to travel

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Maximo

BOUD

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking an entry‑level engineer to contribute to electric distribution system designs for subdivisions, apartment complexes, and other utility projects. You will collaborate with designers, assist with calculations and drawings, and gain hands‑on experience with CAD programs and tools such as Maximo and BOUD.

The role emphasizes adherence to project specifications, schedule, and quality, with local travel up to 25%.