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

ENTRUST • Marlborough, MA

5d • 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 helps ensure projects are executed safely, compliantly, and efficiently. The engineer prepares traffic control plans and supports client Department of Transportation (DOT) permitting programs, applying engineering knowledge to meet project specifications and communicating scope, schedule, and quality challenges. The position involves collaboration with senior engineers and offers technical guidance in underground utility design. It is designated as remote for candidates in the New England area (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, or New York), with availability for in-person client meetings, team events, training, and field-related project support when needed. 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.
• Applicants with 1–3 years of experience are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare traffic control plans.
• Support client DOT permitting programs.
• Apply engineering knowledge and skills to ensure designs meet project specifications.
• Communicate scope, schedule, and quality challenges.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and project teams on underground utility design.
• Travel to project sites and perform field work as needed.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off (PTO) for full-time employees.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans.
• Health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) medical accounts.
• 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