Design Engineer - Electric Distribution
About The Position
As part of a small ENTRUST team embedded within the client’s organization, the Design Engineer works alongside utility engineers, designers, and project stakeholders on projects that improve electric service reliability and support community growth. The collaborative setting offers mentorship, technical development, and exposure to utility operations. The role designs overhead and underground electric distribution facilities for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. It develops construction-ready design packages and supporting engineering drawings, layouts, equipment specifications, and construction documentation. Work also supports customer service extensions, load growth, system reliability, capacity upgrades, underground conversions, and grid modernization. The engineer applies utility standards, design practices, and safety requirements; collaborates with Xcel Energy engineers, project managers, field personnel, and construction partners; and performs design calculations, material takeoffs, and cost estimates. The position also participates in planning, scheduling, and coordination, conducts field visits, and assists with permitting, easements, and construction support as needed. Designs must meet quality expectations, project schedules, and client requirements. The role is based in the Lubbock, Texas area and requires working on-site in the client’s office approximately three days per week. Candidates may range from recent engineering graduates to experienced utility design professionals. ENTRUST Solutions Group describes a culture emphasizing innovation, technical excellence, collaboration, continuous improvement, and opportunities to grow expertise and contribute to infrastructure projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.
- Must be located in the Lubbock, Texas area.
- Ability to work on-site in the client’s office approximately three days per week.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for project and field activities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electric utility distribution design.
- Familiarity with overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
- Experience using AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, or similar design software.
- Knowledge of utility construction practices and design standards.
- Understanding of NESC, utility specifications, and engineering documentation practices.
- Previous experience working for a utility, engineering consulting firm, utility contractor, or electric cooperative.
- Eagerness to learn, enjoyment of collaborative teamwork, and interest in infrastructure projects that directly impact local communities.
Responsibilities
- Design overhead and underground electric distribution facilities for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
- Develop construction-ready design packages using AutoCAD and other utility design software.
- Prepare engineering drawings, layouts, equipment specifications, and construction documentation.
- Support electric service extensions for new customer developments and load growth projects.
- Apply utility standards, design practices, and safety requirements throughout project development.
- Collaborate with Xcel Energy engineers, project managers, field personnel, and construction partners.
- Perform design calculations, material takeoffs, and cost estimates.
- Participate in project planning, scheduling, and coordination activities.
- Conduct field visits to gather site information and support project development.
- Assist with permitting, easement coordination, and construction support as needed.
- Ensure designs meet quality expectations, project schedules, and client requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
