Senior Electric Distribution Field Designer & Mentor

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking an experienced Design Technician for field-oriented utility design work in Houston. You will collect field data, develop overhead and underground distribution designs, and prepare construction drawings and bills of materials.

The role requires 2–5 years in a design/engineering technician role, proficiency with AutoCAD/MicroStation, and regular travel to client sites. Associate degree in a related field is preferred, with Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering a

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in design/engineering technician or utility design role.
• Familiarity with electric distribution (overhead/underground).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar drafting software.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specs, and standards.
• Willingness to travel regularly for field assignments (mileage reimbursed).

Responsibilities

• Perform field data collection on poles and infrastructure for design accuracy.
• Design overhead and underground distribution systems; prepare construction drawings and BOMs.
• Provide calculations: pole loading, voltage drop, permitting requirements, and cost estimates.
• Model pole data, create material lists, and review GIS data for updates.
• Lead junior technicians in data collection, drafting, and design standards.
• Manage multiple projects with quality, schedule, and client expectations.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulatory requirements.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Data collection

Interpretation of drawings

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree or advanced technical degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

DDS design tools

GIS systems (SmallWorld/Bentley)

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking an experienced Design Technician for field-oriented utility design work in Houston. You will collect field data, develop overhead and underground distribution designs, and prepare construction drawings and bills of materials.

The role requires 2–5 years in a design/engineering technician role, proficiency with AutoCAD/MicroStation, and regular travel to client sites. Associate degree in a related field is preferred, with Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering a