Project Engineer - Electric Distribution

Summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is a community of dedicated professionals committed to engineering and consulting services. They are seeking a motivated Project Engineer – Electric Distribution to support and lead the technical execution of electric distribution projects while developing project management skills for future growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee electric distribution design and engineering work, including overhead and underground distribution, system upgrades, and modernization projects
• Lead quality control (QC) reviews for pre- and post-construction design packages
• Prepare and review technical analyses, design documents, and deliverables to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with standards
• Provide technical guidance to Design Engineers, Designers, and Drafters, including task direction and review of work
• Review vendor drawings and conduct independent engineering reviews for simpler projects
• Support permitting and coordination with municipalities, utilities, and third-party stakeholders as needed
• Assist with construction support and help resolve design-related issues during build
• Partner closely with the Project Manager to support scope, schedule, budget, and quality tracking
• Communicate technical risks, constraints, and schedule impacts clearly to PMs and stakeholders
• Participate in client meetings, technical discussions, and coordination calls
• Assist with proposal development, technical estimates, and understanding fee structures
• Support forecasting, workload planning, and tracking progress across multiple projects
• Learn and apply best practices related to project controls, change management, and risk management
• Contribute ideas for process improvements, standardization, and efficiency gains
• Mentor junior team members as appropriate and share technical knowledge
• Support a collaborative, growth-oriented team culture
• Take advantage of structured mentorship and opportunities to build toward a future Project Manager role

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Civil or Structural Engineering may be considered depending on experience)
• Experience supporting electric distribution systems, including overhead and/or underground design
• Strong technical foundations and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, designers, and project stakeholders
• Experience working in a consulting, utility, or infrastructure-focused environment
• Interest in project management, leadership, and client interaction
• Comfort working on multiple tasks or projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Desire to grow beyond pure design into a broader delivery or leadership role over time
• Exposure to utility clients or investor-owned utilities (IOUs)
• Familiarity with distribution design workflows, permitting, and construction support
• Experience assisting with schedules, estimates, or project tracking tools
• EIT certification or pursuit of PE licensure

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Civil or Structural Engineering may be considered depending on experience)
• Experience supporting electric distribution systems, including overhead and/or underground design
• Strong technical foundations and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, designers, and project stakeholders

Nice to Haves

• Experience working in a consulting, utility, or infrastructure-focused environment
• Interest in project management, leadership, and client interaction
• Comfort working on multiple tasks or projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Desire to grow beyond pure design into a broader delivery or leadership role over time
• Exposure to utility clients or investor-owned utilities (IOUs)
• Familiarity with distribution design workflows, permitting, and construction support
• Experience assisting with schedules, estimates, or project tracking tools
• EIT certification or pursuit of PE licensure

Benefits

• This role gives you the flexibility to primarily work from home while staying actively connected to your team and projects.
• Our approach blends freedom with shared accountability, making ENTRUST an exciting and supportive environment for professionals who thrive in remote work settings with clear, respectful expectations.