Senior Electric Distribution Design Technician (Remote)

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Retirement program with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group in Durham, NC is seeking a Sr. Design Technician to support electric distribution system design projects. You will design overhead and underground layouts, perform field data collection, and prepare drawings, BOMs, and documentation.

The role requires 2–5 years in design/utility roles, proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation, and ability to travel for fieldwork. You will lead junior technicians and collaborate with engineers to meet project goals while focusing on safety

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a design technician, engineering technician, or utility design role.
• 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.
• Client-facing experience and strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for fielding assignments, as needed (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

Field data collection

Electrical distribution design

Client communication

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group in Durham, NC is seeking a Sr. Design Technician to support electric distribution system design projects. You will design overhead and underground layouts, perform field data collection, and prepare drawings, BOMs, and documentation.

The role requires 2–5 years in design/utility roles, proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation, and ability to travel for fieldwork. You will lead junior technicians and collaborate with engineers to meet project goals while focusing on safety