Entry Level Director Of Product Design Jobs
New grad director of product design jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with little to no experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Electronics & Hardware, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, with employers like Apple, Arhaus, and Quanta Infrastructure Solutions hiring at this level now.
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Design Engineer, Substation
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Pacific Gas and Electric
Design Engineer, Substation
West Sacramento, California
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Civil Design Engineer, Electric Transmission Line
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Pacific Gas and Electric
Civil Design Engineer, Electric Transmission Line
Oakland, California
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Civil Design Engineer, Substation
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Pacific Gas and Electric
Civil Design Engineer, Substation
Oakland, California
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Sales Associate / Design Consultant - Full Time
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Arhaus
Sales Associate / Design Consultant - Full Time
Perrysburg, Ohio
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Design Engineer, Substation
Pacific Gas and Electric·West Sacramento, California
Job functions:
$44 - $74/hr
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Full Time
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Requisition ID # 172373
Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Strategy & Growth
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: West Sacramento
Department Overview
The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects. Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers.
Position Summary
This position is represented by Engineers and Scientist of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.
As a Design Engineer, you will be the vital link between the Company and widespread interconnection of generation; increase in capacity demand (residential, commercial, and industrial); and system reliability improvements in California. Your role will be to ensure that the Company provides excellent service for these projects.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.
PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreement, and internal equity.
Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the hourly rate range for this position is $44.70 to $74.42, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.​
Job Responsibilities
Actively promote safe practices and conduct in accordance with the Corporate Safety policy. Accomplish the department goal of zero injuries & avoidable auto incidents. Foster teamwork and innovation and embrace new approaches to accomplish our work more efficiently and effectively. Coordinate project information (studies, sketches, computations, other complex data) for the engineering and construction of electric substation facilities including equipment relocations and replacements, capacity additions, reliability and automation improvements. This involves interfacing with other disciplines (such as civil and protection engineers) and reviewing existing facilities and developing conceptual designs. Prepare Electrical Substation design drawings using AutoCAD for indoor and outdoor equipment (e.g., RTUs, relays, meters, batteries, annunciators, structures, circuit breakers, transformers, disconnect switches, etc.), Single Line Diagrams, Meter and Relay Diagrams, AC and DC Schematics, Control Room Layouts, Switchboard Arrangements, AC and DC Station Services, General Arrangement Outdoor, Conduits & Grounding, etc. Prepare bill of materials, circuit & conduit schedules, reports, and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other applications. Conduct design review meetings with project teams. Ensure delivery of high-quality design products on budget, on time, and on purpose. Travel 10% of the time.
QualificationsÂ
Minimum: Holds a BS in Electrical Engineering; or its equivalent in education and experience, to include education and design drafting experience totaling six years, or education and experience totaling four years including two years at PG&E as a Design Drafter or Senior Design Drafter Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License (or higher) by daÂy 1 of hire
Desired: PE/EIT certification Experience in electric substation design using AutoCAD Fluent with Microsoft Office, Outlook, word, Excel, PowerPoint and access programs
Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Strategy & Growth
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: West Sacramento
Department Overview
The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects. Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers.
Position Summary
This position is represented by Engineers and Scientist of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.
As a Design Engineer, you will be the vital link between the Company and widespread interconnection of generation; increase in capacity demand (residential, commercial, and industrial); and system reliability improvements in California. Your role will be to ensure that the Company provides excellent service for these projects.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.
PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreement, and internal equity.
Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the hourly rate range for this position is $44.70 to $74.42, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.​
Job Responsibilities
Actively promote safe practices and conduct in accordance with the Corporate Safety policy. Accomplish the department goal of zero injuries & avoidable auto incidents. Foster teamwork and innovation and embrace new approaches to accomplish our work more efficiently and effectively. Coordinate project information (studies, sketches, computations, other complex data) for the engineering and construction of electric substation facilities including equipment relocations and replacements, capacity additions, reliability and automation improvements. This involves interfacing with other disciplines (such as civil and protection engineers) and reviewing existing facilities and developing conceptual designs. Prepare Electrical Substation design drawings using AutoCAD for indoor and outdoor equipment (e.g., RTUs, relays, meters, batteries, annunciators, structures, circuit breakers, transformers, disconnect switches, etc.), Single Line Diagrams, Meter and Relay Diagrams, AC and DC Schematics, Control Room Layouts, Switchboard Arrangements, AC and DC Station Services, General Arrangement Outdoor, Conduits & Grounding, etc. Prepare bill of materials, circuit & conduit schedules, reports, and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other applications. Conduct design review meetings with project teams. Ensure delivery of high-quality design products on budget, on time, and on purpose. Travel 10% of the time.
QualificationsÂ
Minimum: Holds a BS in Electrical Engineering; or its equivalent in education and experience, to include education and design drafting experience totaling six years, or education and experience totaling four years including two years at PG&E as a Design Drafter or Senior Design Drafter Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License (or higher) by daÂy 1 of hire
Desired: PE/EIT certification Experience in electric substation design using AutoCAD Fluent with Microsoft Office, Outlook, word, Excel, PowerPoint and access programs
Pacific Gas and Electric
Design Engineer, Substation
West Sacramento, California
New 1m ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$44 - $74/hr
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Full Time
Job Description
Requisition ID # 172373
Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Strategy & Growth
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: West Sacramento
Department Overview
The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects. Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers.
Position Summary
This position is represented by Engineers and Scientist of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.
As a Design Engineer, you will be the vital link between the Company and widespread interconnection of generation; increase in capacity demand (residential, commercial, and industrial); and system reliability improvements in California. Your role will be to ensure that the Company provides excellent service for these projects.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.
PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreement, and internal equity.
Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the hourly rate range for this position is $44.70 to $74.42, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.​
Job Responsibilities
Actively promote safe practices and conduct in accordance with the Corporate Safety policy. Accomplish the department goal of zero injuries & avoidable auto incidents. Foster teamwork and innovation and embrace new approaches to accomplish our work more efficiently and effectively. Coordinate project information (studies, sketches, computations, other complex data) for the engineering and construction of electric substation facilities including equipment relocations and replacements, capacity additions, reliability and automation improvements. This involves interfacing with other disciplines (such as civil and protection engineers) and reviewing existing facilities and developing conceptual designs. Prepare Electrical Substation design drawings using AutoCAD for indoor and outdoor equipment (e.g., RTUs, relays, meters, batteries, annunciators, structures, circuit breakers, transformers, disconnect switches, etc.), Single Line Diagrams, Meter and Relay Diagrams, AC and DC Schematics, Control Room Layouts, Switchboard Arrangements, AC and DC Station Services, General Arrangement Outdoor, Conduits & Grounding, etc. Prepare bill of materials, circuit & conduit schedules, reports, and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other applications. Conduct design review meetings with project teams. Ensure delivery of high-quality design products on budget, on time, and on purpose. Travel 10% of the time.
QualificationsÂ
Minimum: Holds a BS in Electrical Engineering; or its equivalent in education and experience, to include education and design drafting experience totaling six years, or education and experience totaling four years including two years at PG&E as a Design Drafter or Senior Design Drafter Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License (or higher) by daÂy 1 of hire
Desired: PE/EIT certification Experience in electric substation design using AutoCAD Fluent with Microsoft Office, Outlook, word, Excel, PowerPoint and access programs
Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Strategy & Growth
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: West Sacramento
Department Overview
The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects. Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers.
Position Summary
This position is represented by Engineers and Scientist of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.
As a Design Engineer, you will be the vital link between the Company and widespread interconnection of generation; increase in capacity demand (residential, commercial, and industrial); and system reliability improvements in California. Your role will be to ensure that the Company provides excellent service for these projects.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.
PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreement, and internal equity.
Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the hourly rate range for this position is $44.70 to $74.42, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.​
Job Responsibilities
Actively promote safe practices and conduct in accordance with the Corporate Safety policy. Accomplish the department goal of zero injuries & avoidable auto incidents. Foster teamwork and innovation and embrace new approaches to accomplish our work more efficiently and effectively. Coordinate project information (studies, sketches, computations, other complex data) for the engineering and construction of electric substation facilities including equipment relocations and replacements, capacity additions, reliability and automation improvements. This involves interfacing with other disciplines (such as civil and protection engineers) and reviewing existing facilities and developing conceptual designs. Prepare Electrical Substation design drawings using AutoCAD for indoor and outdoor equipment (e.g., RTUs, relays, meters, batteries, annunciators, structures, circuit breakers, transformers, disconnect switches, etc.), Single Line Diagrams, Meter and Relay Diagrams, AC and DC Schematics, Control Room Layouts, Switchboard Arrangements, AC and DC Station Services, General Arrangement Outdoor, Conduits & Grounding, etc. Prepare bill of materials, circuit & conduit schedules, reports, and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other applications. Conduct design review meetings with project teams. Ensure delivery of high-quality design products on budget, on time, and on purpose. Travel 10% of the time.
QualificationsÂ
Minimum: Holds a BS in Electrical Engineering; or its equivalent in education and experience, to include education and design drafting experience totaling six years, or education and experience totaling four years including two years at PG&E as a Design Drafter or Senior Design Drafter Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License (or higher) by daÂy 1 of hire
Desired: PE/EIT certification Experience in electric substation design using AutoCAD Fluent with Microsoft Office, Outlook, word, Excel, PowerPoint and access programs
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Entry Level Director Of Product Design Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level director of product design job?
Start by building a portfolio that shows end-to-end design thinking, even from academic projects, freelance work, or self-initiated concepts. Employers hiring at the entry level prioritize candidates who can demonstrate user research, wireframing, and visual execution in a cohesive body of work. Internship experience strengthens an application, but a well-documented portfolio project can carry equal weight at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level director of product designs?
Companies hiring entry level director of product designs right now include Apple, Arhaus, and Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of startups building out their first design teams and larger organizations looking to bring in fresh, junior talent alongside senior leadership.
Are there remote entry level director of product design jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer. About 11% of entry level director of product design openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, making it a realistic option for candidates who need flexibility. Many fully remote postings at this level still expect candidates to join team video calls and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in real time.
Are these new grad director of product design jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior director of product design roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic work as qualifying experience, or explicitly asks for a portfolio in place of a long work history. Searching for junior or new grad roles alongside entry level filters the most relevant results.
Which industries hire the most entry level director of product designs?
Entry Level director of product design roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to drive entry level hiring because they maintain active product development cycles and regularly bring in junior design talent to support growing teams.