Design Engineer

Electrical Resource Management; Wheaton (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401K with company match

Generous PTO

Holiday pay

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

TWG Engineering is seeking a Design Engineer – Electrical Distribution in Illinois to design both overhead and underground distribution systems and perform comprehensive engineering analyses. You will collaborate with utilities, municipalities, and project teams to advance grid modernization initiatives and improve reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, a PE license, and 5+ years in utility design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of utility or utility consulting experience.
• Experience in overhead and/or underground distribution design.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Perform load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, and protection studies.
• Support grid modernization and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with utility clients, municipalities, and project teams.
• Contribute to reliability, resiliency, and overall grid performance.

Skills

Distribution design

Power systems analysis

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYME

Synergi

ETAP

Job description

Design Engineer# Design EngineerWheaton, IL 60187; SHOREWOOD, IL 60604## OverviewSalary Range$100,000.00 - $125,000.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull TimeCategoryEngineering## DescriptionThe Will Grooup is growing, and we're looking for a Design Engineer – Electrical Distribution to join our expanding utility engineering team.If you have experience designing electric distribution systems and want to work on impactful infrastructure projects supporting leading utilities such as Commonwealth Edison and other Exelon operating companies, we'd like to talk with you. This position is mostly remote with occasional in-office responsibilities.In this role, you'll:• Design overhead and underground distribution systems • Perform engineering analysis including load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, and protection studies • Support grid modernization and infrastructure improvement initiatives • Collaborate directly with utility clients, municipalities, and project teams • Contribute to projects that improve reliability, resiliency, and system performance across the electric gridWhat we're looking for:• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering • PE license required • 5+ years of utility or utility consulting experience • Distribution design experience (overhead and/or underground) • Experience with tools such as CYME, Synergi, ETAP, or similarWhy TWG Engineering?At TWG Engineering, you'll gain exposure to multiple utility clients, challenging technical projects, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative consulting environment. You'll work alongside experienced engineers helping shape the future of electric distribution infrastructure.**Good Faith Salary Range:** The annual starting salary for this position is between $100,000 to $125,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.**Additional Benefits Include:*** An excellent benefits package including, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with company match, generous PTO allotment, paid volunteer time off, 10 1⁄2 days of holiday pay, continuing education reimbursement and much more.* A work environment that values and respects diverse people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas.**Compliance Statement (Illinois AI Notice Requirement Effective Jan. 1, 2026)**The Will Group does not use artificial intelligence in any way that discriminates against applicants based on protected characteristics and complies fully with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. All final hiring decisions will be made by a human. Applicants may contact Human Resources with any questions regarding our use of artificial intelligence in the hiring process. This notice is provided in compliance with Illinois law.