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Design Technician (Electric Utilities)

ENTRUST Solutions Group, Edinburg, TX, United States


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.

Desired Attributes

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!

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must have valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle and willingness to travel as needed for fielding requirements (mileage reimbursement applies)

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Degree in Technical related field

Design skills including AutoCAD or Microstation

Experience working in Electric Distribution/Utilities environment

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.

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.

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.

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