Design Engineer I – Electric Utility Projects

ENTRUST • Charlotte, NC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

What you'll do: 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., Maximo and possibly BOUD) 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. Conduct field inspections (up to 25–30%) to gather design data and support construction coordination. 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. Self-check design work prior to reviews; participate in peer and QC reviews. Perform additional related duties as assigned, including fielding work or project documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering at ABET accredited university
• Minimum 1-3 years of electrical distribution design experience.
• Client Facing Experience
• Strong Customer Service
• Willingness to travel locally (up to 25%) as needed for project support

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., Maximo and possibly BOUD)
• 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.
• Conduct field inspections (up to 25–30%) to gather design data and support construction coordination.
• 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.
• Self-check design work prior to reviews; participate in peer and QC reviews.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned, including fielding work or project documentation.

Benefits

• 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 a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules. 
• Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.
• Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees