Electrical Design Engineer Electric Distribution Systems
About The Position
This role is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer eager to gain hands-on experience, collaborate with industry experts, and grow within a company that prioritizes professional development. As a Design Engineer at ENTRUST, your key contributions will include: Electric Distribution System Design: Work on designs for subdivisions, apartment complexes, and mixed-use developments, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Collaboration: Partner with Designers and Drafters to complete design packages, gaining hands-on experience with CAD and engineering analysis tools. Project Execution: Assist in ensuring projects meet technical specifications, scope, cost, schedule, and quality expectations. Industry Standards & Compliance: Apply knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) standards, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and utility-specific guidelines to create compliant designs. Perform field inspections (up to 30% of time) to gather data and provide design support. Leadership & Growth: Lead smaller projects independently while supporting senior engineers on more complex distribution projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited university
- Experience in Electric Distribution - Experience working directly with a utility or engineering firm on projects related to: Utility distribution network design and power system layouts Subdivision and apartment complex distribution systems, including underground and overhead layouts Pole line design, transformer sizing, and service planning for residential and commercial developments Exposure to utility design standards, permitting, and construction coordination Utility distribution network design and power system layouts Subdivision and apartment complex distribution systems, including underground and overhead layouts Pole line design, transformer sizing, and service planning for residential and commercial developments Exposure to utility design standards, permitting, and construction coordination
- Must reside in the Dallas-Fort Worth region
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of CAD or MicroStation - Hands-on experience with design software is preferred
- Field Experience - Not required but beneficial in understanding real-world distribution challenges
- Experience with AEGIS software
- Proficiency in Maximo asset management system
- Background in utility design
Responsibilities
- Electric Distribution System Design: Work on designs for subdivisions, apartment complexes, and mixed-use developments, ensuring efficient and reliable service.
- Collaboration: Partner with Designers and Drafters to complete design packages, gaining hands-on experience with CAD and engineering analysis tools.
- Project Execution: Assist in ensuring projects meet technical specifications, scope, cost, schedule, and quality expectations.
- Industry Standards & Compliance: Apply knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) standards, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and utility-specific guidelines to create compliant designs.
- Perform field inspections (up to 30% of time) to gather data and provide design support.
- Leadership & Growth: Lead smaller projects independently while supporting senior engineers on more complex distribution projects.
Benefits
- Career Growth: Gain hands-on experience with opportunities for mentorship, technical training, and leadership development.
- Meaningful Work: Be part of projects that modernize and expand electric distribution networks, directly impacting communities.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with an experienced, supportive team of engineers, designers, and utility professionals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
