Design Engineer I - Traffic Control/Permitting (2026 New Grads Welcome!)

ENTRUST Solutions Group • Marlborough, VT

6d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Design Engineer I supports traffic control and permitting projects within ENTRUST Solutions Group’s Gas Programs team. The role contributes to natural gas distribution design and supports safe, compliant, and efficient project execution across the project lifecycle. Working with senior engineers, the Design Engineer receives technical guidance on underground utility design and helps prepare traffic control plans and support client DOT permitting programs. The role also involves ensuring designs meet project specifications and communicating scope, schedule, and quality challenges.

This remote position is based in the New England area (MA, RI, CT, NH, VT, ME, or NY). Employees work from home but should be available for in-office presence when needed for client meetings, team events, training, or field-related project support. Occasional travel to project sites and field work may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel occasionally to project sites and perform field work as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam software.
• Applicants with more than entry-level experience (1–3 years) are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support traffic control and permitting projects within the Gas Programs team.
• Prepare traffic control plans.
• Support client DOT permitting programs.
• Ensure designs meet project specifications.
• Communicate effectively about scope, schedule, and quality challenges.
• Travel occasionally to project sites and perform field work as needed.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO) for full-time employees.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans.
• HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts.
• May be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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