Design Technician - Electric Distribution Systems

Entrust Solutions Group•Columbus, OH

42d•$20 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your engineering skills in a fast-growing company that values innovation and teamwork? ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Design Technician to contribute to electric distribution system design projects that power communities. This role is a perfect opportunity for an eager professional to gain hands-on experience, collaborate with industry experts, and grow within a company that prioritizes professional development. As a Design Technician, you'll provide support for electric utilities (distribution systems) design projects under the electric programs team. This is a hybrid role, with about 30% of time in office or on-site in the Columbus area, and occasionally expanded range in OH. This is a non-Engineer fielding role. which will require occasional travel to client sites primarily in the Columbus area, occasionally in other areas of OH. The Design Field Technician is responsible for working independently to gather detailed information on utility poles. Approximately 30% of time will be spent in field, and this will vary As a Design Field Technician, a typical day may include the following: Complete design task for associated electric utility design projects. Tasks include but are not limited to drafting, engineering calculations, easement validation; design/construction cost estimating & permit package development. Managing multiple projects in order to assure timely, successful completion for projects resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction and company/departmental goal achievements. Travel to utility and customer locations to perform site visits, pole inspections, or audits while assessing equipment performance, identify potential issues and make recommendations for improvement Maintain accurate records of activities, to include service calls, repairs, and maintenance performed Perform routine assessment tasks on equipment to ensure proper functionality and prevent issues, to include diagnose and troubleshoot problems, repair or replace defective parts 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

Complete design task for associated electric utility design projects. Tasks include but are not limited to drafting, engineering calculations, easement validation; design/construction cost estimating & permit package development.
Managing multiple projects in order to assure timely, successful completion for projects resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction and company/departmental goal achievements.
Travel to utility and customer locations to perform site visits, pole inspections, or audits while assessing equipment performance, identify potential issues and make recommendations for improvement
Maintain accurate records of activities, to include service calls, repairs, and maintenance performed
Perform routine assessment tasks on equipment to ensure proper functionality and prevent issues, to include diagnose and troubleshoot problems, repair or replace defective parts

Benefits

Generous paid time off and benefits
401(k) retirement program with a company match
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work schedule
company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match
Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans.
HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available.
Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.