Senior Electric Distribution Design Tech — Lead & Mentor

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Sr. Design Technician to support electric distribution system design projects and mentor junior team members. This role involves hands-on field work, data collection, and developing design solutions for communities.

You will design overhead and underground systems, perform calculations, review GIS data, and coordinate with engineers and field crews. Travel to field sites is required as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a design technician, engineering technician, or utility design role.
• Foundational experience in utility distribution network design, overhead/underground layouts, pole line design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar drafting/design software.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and utility standards.
• Willingness to travel for fielding assignments, mileage reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Perform field visits to collect data on utility poles and electrical 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.
• Support pre-construction activities and answer design and site-related questions.
• Review client records, GIS data, and field information to identify conflicts, verify accuracy, and incorporate updates.
• Lead junior technicians through 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).
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and construction crews, participating in walkdowns and coordination meetings.
• Work independently with strong communication and documentation practices.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Drafting

Education

Associate degree or technical degree

Tools

DDS design tools

GIS (SmallWorld / Bentley)

Bentley Utility Designer

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Sr. Design Technician to support electric distribution system design projects and mentor junior team members. This role involves hands-on field work, data collection, and developing design solutions for communities.

You will design overhead and underground systems, perform calculations, review GIS data, and coordinate with engineers and field crews. Travel to field sites is required as needed.