Design Specialist - Subdivision Electric Distribution

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, is seeking a Design Specialist to support electric distribution subdivision development projects for CPS Energy in and around the San Antonio metropolitan area. This position is responsible for designing, coordinating, and delivering overhead and underground electric distribution infrastructure for residential and commercial subdivision developments.

The Design Specialist will work directly with developers, civil engineering firms, utility stakeholders, and internal design teams to develop construction-ready distribution designs that meet CPS Energy standards, project schedules, and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate electric distribution designs for residential, commercial, and mixed-use subdivision developments.
• Design overhead and underground distribution facilities, including:
  • Primary and secondary systems
  • Underground conduit and duct bank systems
  • Transformers and switching equipment
  • Service extensions and customer connections
  • Pole line layouts
• Develop construction-ready design packages utilizing GIS, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and utility design software.
• Review subdivision plats, civil plans, load requirements, and utility constraints to develop effective distribution solutions.
• Coordinate with CPS Energy personnel, developers, municipalities, permitting agencies, and consulting engineers throughout project execution.
• Conduct field visits and site assessments to validate design requirements and identify constructability considerations.
• Perform design calculations including conductor sizing, voltage drop analysis, equipment selection, and load forecasting.
• Ensure all designs comply with:
  • CPS Energy standards and specifications
  • National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
  • Local municipal and permitting requirements
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control reviews of design deliverables.
• Track project schedules, milestones, and deliverables while supporting multiple active projects simultaneously.
• Assist with resolving utility review comments and design revisions to achieve timely project approvals.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, designers, and clients to support successful project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electric utility distribution design.
• Experience supporting residential subdivision, commercial development, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Familiarity with CPS Energy standards or experience supporting investor-owned or municipal utility projects.
• Experience using one or more of the following:
  • MicroStation
  • AutoCAD
  • GIS applications
  • Utility distribution design software
• Strong understanding of utility construction practices, permitting requirements, and utility design standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Drafting, GIS, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience supporting CPS Energy subdivision development programs.
• Knowledge of joint-use coordination and developer-driven utility projects.
• Experience performing electrical distribution calculations and system studies.
• Exposure to CYME, DDS, PoleForeman, or similar utility design software.
• EIT certification or progression toward professional licensure.
• Previous experience coordinating directly with developers and municipal agencies.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering high-quality electric distribution designs on schedule and within client requirements.
• Building strong relationships with CPS Energy stakeholders, developers, and engineering partners.
• Producing accurate, construction-ready design packages with minimal revisions.
• Supporting safe, reliable, and efficient expansion of electric distribution infrastructure throughout the San Antonio region

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.

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