Design Engineer I – Electric Utility Projects

ENTRUST Solutions Group • Charlotte, NC

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer 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 supporting highway relocations, grid improvements, and major utility infrastructure upgrades.

Requirements

• 0–1 years of engineering, design, or related technical experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Knowledge of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) or GIS is a plus
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a production-focused environment
• 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 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

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement program with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision
• Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans
• HSA or FSA medical accounts
• FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts
• Discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

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