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Design Drafter

ENTRUST Solutions Group
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/4/2026
This is a hybrid position. It will require regular on-site work in one of the following areas: San Ramon & Rocklin twice a week. Travel will be required for client and agency meetings (typically 10%).

Entrust Solutions Groups is seeking someone to produce Caltrans exhibits for underground and overhead gas and electric utility work. Y ou will also develop engineered justification documents such as Design Standard Decision Document and Encroachment Policy Exception for proposed utility work. We are seeking someone that understands Caltrans permitting requirements, detail oriented, strong communication skills, organized and overall understanding of construction and utility design.

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.
  • This position pays between $56,000 and $98,000 annually and is an exempt position. 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 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

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction, urban planning, engineering design (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), Environmental, Geography, or related field
  • Auto Cad experience
  • Experience with CalTrans
  • 2 to 5 years of engineering or drafting experience
  • Experience with gas and electric utilities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with or exposure to permitting and construction
  • Salesforce, SAP, AutoCAD, GIS Software (for maps, data, and other graphic displays)
  • Ability to read TCP's (Traffic Control Plans)
  • Ability to read utility construction plans and engineered plans (gas and electric, overhead and underground)

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, we are a community of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to our clients and each other. As an ENR Top 100 company, we provide comprehensive engineering, consulting, and automation services to various industries, including gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies. We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive success. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. If you are passionate about [field/industry] and looking for a place to grow your career, 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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