Design Technician (Electric Utilities) – Entry Level Opportunity

ENTRUST • Houston, TX

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About The Position

This position is ideal for a technician who enjoys hands-on field work and developing utility design solutions. This is a non-Engineer fielding and design role requiring periodic travel to client sites to gather pole data, inspect infrastructure, and ensure design accuracy. What You’ll Do Perform field visits to collect data on utility poles and electrical infrastructure, ensuring accuracy for design packages. Design overhead and underground electric distribution systems, preparing construction drawings, bills of materials, and documentation. Provide calculations such as pole loading, voltage drop, easement validation, permitting requirements, and cost estimating. Conduct pole analysis modeling, develop materials lists, perform GIS reviews, and prepare or update design prints. Review client records, GIS data, and field information to identify conflicts, verify accuracy, and incorporate updates. Contribute to design projects including data collection, drafting, and utility design standards. Manage multiple projects while meeting quality, schedule, and client expectations. Apply company safety rules, client standards, and regulatory requirements (RUS, NESC, permitting). Work independently and with others, demonstrating strong communication and documentation practices. A successful candidate will thrive in an environment that values the following work approaches: Resilient and self-motivated: You are always striving to build upon previous successes and stretch comfort zones to learn new skills. Detail and quality oriented: You’ll develop skills reading and interpreting technical documentation including blueprints, construction specifications, etc. Collaborative: Customer service and team collaboration are essential. When we all succeed, we’re better for it!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Computer skills
• Must have valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle and willingness to travel as needed for fielding requirements (mileage reimbursement applies)

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Degree in Technical related field
• Design skills including AutoCAD or Microstation
• Experience working in Electric Distribution/Utilities environment

Responsibilities

• Perform field visits to collect data on utility poles and electrical infrastructure, ensuring accuracy for design packages.
• Design overhead and underground electric distribution systems, preparing construction drawings, bills of materials, and documentation.
• Provide calculations such as pole loading, voltage drop, easement validation, permitting requirements, and cost estimating.
• Conduct pole analysis modeling, develop materials lists, perform GIS reviews, and prepare or update design prints.
• Review client records, GIS data, and field information to identify conflicts, verify accuracy, and incorporate updates.
• Contribute to design projects including data collection, drafting, and utility design standards.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting quality, schedule, and client expectations.
• Apply company safety rules, client standards, and regulatory requirements (RUS, NESC, permitting).
• Work independently and with others, demonstrating strong communication and documentation practices.

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, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees