Design Engineer - Electric Distribution

ENTRUST Solutions Group • Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer/new grad
eager to gain hands-on project experience, collaborate with industry experts,
and grow within a company that prioritizes professional development. You’ll work
on meaningful utility projects, develop technical skills, and contribute to
designs that support safe, reliable electrical service for residential and
commercial customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) from an ABET-accredited university.
• Client-facing experience and strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with CAD or MicroStation.
• Background in utility design or distribution engineering. 1–3 years of electric distribution design experience, preferably with a utility or engineering consulting firm.
• Foundational experience in utility distribution network design, overhead/underground layouts, pole line design, transformer sizing, and service planning.
• Knowledge of electric distribution design software such as DDS, PoleForeman, and O-Calc.

Responsibilities

• Work on electric distribution system designs for subdivisions, apartment complexes, mixed-use developments, and other utility projects.
• Apply technical knowledge to engineering designs, ensuring adherence to project specifications, scope, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Designers and Drafters to complete design packages.
• Support the preparation of simple designs or portions of larger projects, including calculations, drawings, and analysis.
• Gain hands-on experience with CAD programs and engineering analysis tools (e.g., DDS, PoleForeman, O-Calc).
• Lead design development for smaller or less complex projects and support senior engineers on technically advanced projects.
• Apply industry codes and standards, including RUS, NESC, and utility-specific guidelines.
• Communicate challenges related to scope, cost, schedule, or quality clearly and professionally.
• Identify information that should be communicated to clients and stakeholders through team leads and project managers.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned, including fielding work or project documentation as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level