Design Specialist

ENTRUST • Durham, NC

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team as a Design Specialist and support underground electric distribution projects! Use design software, perform engineering tasks, conduct site surveys, and contribute to project design, permitting, and construction planning—all while delivering accurate, efficient results across multiple impactful projects. As a Design Specialist, your responsibilities may include conducting GPS surveys, locating overhead and underground lines, performing inspections, and documenting power distribution, electric distribution, and other related tasks contributing to a variety of electric distribution design projects. You'll complete design tasks for associated electric utility design projects, which encompass drafting, engineering calculations, easement validation, design and construction cost estimating, and permit package development. Additionally, you'll review Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for updates or conflicts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in project execution. Effectively managing multiple projects at once to ensure their timely and successful completion is crucial for this role. This approach will lead to high customer satisfaction and help achieve both company and departmental objectives. What We Offer: 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, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in supporting utility electric distribution projects
• Experience utilizing BOUD
• Experience with AutoCAD

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in technical related field

Responsibilities

• Conducting GPS surveys
• Locating overhead and underground lines
• Performing inspections
• Documenting power distribution, electric distribution, and other related tasks contributing to a variety of electric distribution design projects
• Completing design tasks for associated electric utility design projects, which encompass drafting, engineering calculations, easement validation, design and construction cost estimating, and permit package development
• Reviewing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for updates or conflicts
• Effectively managing multiple projects at once to ensure their timely and successful completion

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, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree