Design Engineer I - Traffic Control/Permitting (2026 New Grads Welcome!)

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7 Locations
In-Office or Remote
70K-80K Annually
Entry level
Energy • Utilities • Renewable Energy
The Role
Supports natural gas distribution design, traffic control plans, and client DOT permitting programs. Collaborates with senior engineers on underground utility projects, ensuring designs meet specifications and communicating scope, schedule, and quality issues. The role is remote within the New England area, with occasional travel to project sites and field work. New graduates are welcome, and experience with AutoCAD or Bluebeam is preferred.
Summary Generated by Built In

Join our team as a Design Engineer I, where you will support traffic Control/permitting projects within our expanding Gas Programs team. ENTRUST Solutions Group is an industry leader in engineering consulting, known for its growing gas utility presence and delivery of high‑quality, community‑impacting infrastructure solutions. In this role, you will be at the forefront of natural gas distribution design, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution across the project lifecycle.

This role is designated as remote out of the New England Area (MA, RI, CT, NH, VT, ME, or NY), giving you the flexibility to work from home while staying actively connected to your team and projects. We value collaboration and responsiveness, so we ask our team members to be available when in-office presence is needed - such as for client meetings, team events, training sessions, or field-related project support. 

As a Design Engineer, you'll be an integral part of our Gas Programs team, collaborating closely with senior engineers and gaining invaluable technical guidance on underground utility design. You will support teams on projects to Prepare Traffic Control Plans and Support Client DOT Permitting Programs. You'll apply your knowledge and skills to ensure designs meet project specifications, and communicate effectively about scope, schedule, and quality challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your engineering career and make a real impact!

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution. 
  • Valid driver's license required. Ability to travel occasionally to project sites and perform field work as needed.

**If you are interested in this role and have more experience than entry-level (1-3 years), we welcome your application and further discussion!**

    Preferred Qualifications: 

    • Experience using AutoCAD, and/or Bluebeam software is a plus. 

    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.  
    • This position pays between $70,000 and $80,000 annually and is an exempt position. Benefits offered include 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. 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.  

    Explore More Opportunities: Not quite the right fit? Check out all our openings at ENTRUST Solutions Group Careers.  

    To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup 

    ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. 

    ENTRUST Solutions Group 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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    Skills Required

    • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
    • Valid driver’s license
    • Ability to travel occasionally to project sites and perform field work as needed
    • Experience using AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam software

    ENTRUST Solutions Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

    The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ENTRUST Solutions Group and has not been reviewed or approved by ENTRUST Solutions Group.

    • Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is described as generous with carryover, complemented by paid holidays and flexible work weeks. Role-dependent remote options and occasional shortened Fridays further expand time flexibility.
    • Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, with no‑cost preventive care and mental‑health resources highlighted. Optional protections like accident and critical‑illness coverage broaden the safety net.
    • Retirement Support — A 401(k) program with company matching is emphasized. Additional financial tools such as HSA and FSA contribute to longer‑term security.

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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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