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Sr. Design Technician - Electric Utility Projects

ENTRUST Solutions Group, A Leidos Company
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/11/2026

Apply now to join our Charlotte, NC team as a Sr. Design Technician supporting overhead and underground distribution projects. You’ll support field noting, construction prints, budget estimates, QA/QC, and structural analysis of distribution poles. Grow your technical skills, work independently, and contribute to meaningful utility projects in a mostly remote role with occasional fieldwork.

About the Role:
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking an Sr. Electrical Design Technician to join our dynamic team! In this role, you will contribute to the design of overhead and underground electrical utility projects, gaining hands-on experience in the field of electrical engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design electrical systems for overhead and underground utility projects, including creating detailed construction drawings and accurate bills of materials.
  • Provide supporting documentation such as pole force loading calculations, voltage drop calculations, and permitting requirements as needed.
  • Perform field visits to inspect infrastructure and ensure the accuracy of designs.
  • Support pre-construction activities, answering questions related to the job site and design.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 3 years of electric distribution experience preferably with Duke Energy 
  • Design Review / QA/QC Review 
  • Proficiency in software: BOUD, Maximo, and AutoCAD.

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Motivated, proactive, and eager to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  •  Associates Degree In a technical related field 

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.
  • he 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.

     

    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. 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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