Design Engineer I (Hybrid) | New Graduates Welcome

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Durham, NC, USA
Hybrid
Entry level
Energy • Utilities • Renewable Energy
The Role
Design overhead and underground power distribution for utility customers. Scope projects, estimate costs, produce design packages, and meet with customers and construction crews. Hybrid role with up to 20% local field work and mentorship for career growth.
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Design the grid and your future! As a Design Engineer I at ENTRUST Solutions Group, you’ll work on real electric utility projects, learn from experienced mentors, and grow your career in a supportive team environment. You’ll help design overhead and underground power distribution projects that support grid improvements and utility upgrades.

Apply today and get started with us!

What You’ll Do:

  • The objective of this role is to scope, design and develop electrical service systems for new customers.
  • You will be responsible for customer interaction, scoping and cost estimation.
  • You will be responsible for providing a design package that meets customer needs.
  • You will often meet with the customer and construction crews on site to review the scope of our design and discuss project execution.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university

  • 0–1 years of relevant work experience in consulting or a related field

  • Knowledge of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) or GIS design is a plus

  • Strong work ethic with a desire to work in a production environment

  • Ability to work in a hybrid capacity, including up to 20% local fielding responsibilities to support project and client needs

Not quite right for you? For a full listing of all our openings, please visit us at:

https://entrustsol.com/careers/

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, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
  • The specific amount within this range will be influenced by the work location and various factors, such as internal equity, professional skills, work experience, and pertinent education or training. Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and retirement program 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. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

    Why Join Us?

    At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.

    As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

    We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.

    If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.

     

    ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

     

    Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.

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    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

    Skills Required

    • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university
    • 0-1 years of relevant work experience in consulting or a related field
    • Knowledge of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) or GIS design
    • Strong work ethic with a desire to work in a production environment
    • Ability to work in a hybrid capacity, including up to 20% local fielding responsibilities
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    The Company
    HQ: Warrenville, IL
    2,840 Employees

    What We Do

    ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, provides comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to pipeline companies, gas and electric utilities, and industrial customers. With first-hand experience operating and maintaining energy infrastructure, our engineering professionals provide expertise in Pipeline Engineering, Integrity Services, Automation Integration, Electrical Design, Fiber & Broadband Communications, Industrial Solutions, and Process Safety Management. ENTRUST provides innovative engineering solutions to meet our clients’ needs, while consistently maintaining the highest level of ethics and integrity. Our success is achieved through the valued contributions of our talented and diverse employees with more than 3300 professionals across 42 offices.

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