ENTRUST Solutions Group · 1 week ago
Sr. Design Technician - Electric Distribution
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expENTRUST Solutions Group is a community of dedicated professionals providing engineering, consulting, and automation services. They are seeking a Sr. Design Technician to perform field visits for data collection, design electric distribution systems, and mentor junior technicians while ensuring design accuracy and compliance with standards.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
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
Support pre-construction activities and answer design and site-related questions
Review client records, GIS data, and field information to identify conflicts, verify accuracy, and incorporate updates
Lead junior technicians through 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)
Collaborate with engineers, designers, and construction crews, participating in walkdowns and coordination meetings
Work independently with strong communication and documentation practices
Qualification
Required
2–5 years of experience in a design technician, engineering technician, or utility design role
Familiarity with electric distribution systems (overhead and underground)
Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar drafting/design software
Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and utility standards
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Reliable vehicle and willingness to travel regularly for fielding assignments (mileage reimbursed)
Preferred
Experience in gas and/or electric distribution design
Experience with DDS design software tools
Knowledge of GIS systems such as SmallWorld or Bentley Utility Designer
Associate degree or advanced technical degree in a related field
Experience mentoring junior technicians
Strong attention to detail, quality, and safety practices
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Retirement program with a company match
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work schedules
Company-sponsored medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) plan with company match
Voluntary life
Disability
Critical illness
Accident and hospitalization plans
HSA or FSA medical accounts
FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts
PTO hours
Discretionary bonus as determined by the company
Company
ENTRUST Solutions Group
ENTRUST Solutions Group offers power engineering, consulting, and automation services to the pipeline, gas, and utility industries.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-08-07Private Equity
Leadership Team
Adam Biggam
Chief Executive Officer
Steve Conley CPA MBA
Chief Financial Officer
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