Sr. Design Technician - Electric Utility Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Medical/dental/vision

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group in the Raleigh/Durham/Greensboro area is seeking a Senior Design Technician to support electric distribution projects, including highway relocations and grid upgrades.

You will help deliver accurate designs, assist in coordinating projects with multiple teams, and use GIS and CAD tools to review and update utility layouts. This is a full-time role with growth opportunities and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of utility industry design experience in electric distribution.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with moderate supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to perform occasional field work and travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support electric distribution projects involving highway relocations, grid modernization initiatives, and large-scale upgrades.
• Assist in producing engineering plans, reports, specifications, diagrams, and construction documents.
• Complete utility design tasks including drafting, calculations, easement validation, permit packages, and cost estimating.
• Coordinate projects across departments, contractors, municipalities, and utility clients for timely completion.
• Use GIS and CAD tools to review, validate, and update utility layouts.

Skills

Utility design

Communication

Organization

Customer focus

Field work

Tools

BOUD

Maximo

Job description

Join our team as a Senior Design Technician in Raleigh/Durham or Greensboro supporting electric distribution projects including highway relocations, grid improvements, and major utility infrastructure upgrades. In this role, you will help deliver accurate designs, support project coordination, and contribute to infrastructure improvements that strengthen grid reliability and serve local communities.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Support electric distribution projects involving highway relocations, grid modernization initiatives, overhead and underground utility relocations, and large-scale infrastructure upgrades.
• Assist in the production of engineering plans, reports, specifications, diagrams, and construction documents.
• Complete utility design tasks including drafting, engineering calculations, easement validation, permit package development, and construction cost estimating.
• Coordinate projects across multiple departments, contractors, municipalities, and utility clients to support timely and successful project completion.
• Utilize GIS and CAD software to review, validate, and update utility system information and design layouts.
• Support field activities including GPS survey, utility locating, inspections, and documentation of electric and gas distribution facilities.
• Identify discrepancies in source material or client records and communicate resolution needs to project teams.
• Participate in quality control reviews by documenting redlines and providing feedback to support accurate deliverables.
• Learn and apply company safety policies, client standards, and governing regulations in all daily work activities.
• May assist with oversight responsibilities including onboarding support, timekeeping approvals, and coordination of assigned resources.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match.
• Additional benefits may include tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans, as well as HSA/FSA account options.
• Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO and may be eligible for discretionary bonus opportunities as determined by the company.

Minimum Requirements

• 2–4 years of utility industry design experience in electric distribution design
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work with moderate supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to perform occasional field work and travel to project or client sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting highway relocation projects, grid improvement initiatives, or utility infrastructure upgrades.
• Experience using software's
• Proficiency with softwares such as BOUD or Maximo
• Familiarity with utility engineering standards, permitting, and quality control processes.

At ENTRUST Solutions Group Careers , we are a community of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to our clients and each other. As an ENR Top 100 company, we provide comprehensive engineering, consulting, and automation services to various industries, including gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies. We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive success while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. If you are passionate about utility infrastructure and looking for a place to grow your career, we would love to hear from you!

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.