Design Engineer II

En Engineering Llc; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, seeks a Design Engineer to contribute to electric distribution system designs for subdivisions, apartments, and mixed-use developments. You will collaborate with designers and drafters to finalize design packages, with hands-on CAD and engineering analysis tools.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in electric distribution, including utility coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience in Electric Distribution – experience with utility or engineering firm on utility distribution projects.
• Exposure to utility design standards, permitting, and construction coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electric distribution system designs for residential and commercial developments.
• Collaborate with Designers and Drafters to complete design packages using CAD tools.
• Assist in ensuring projects meet technical specifications, scope, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Apply knowledge of RUS standards and NESC to ensure compliant designs.
• Perform field inspections up to 30% of the time to gather data and support design.
• Lead smaller projects independently while supporting senior engineers on complex distribution projects.

Skills

Electrical design

Field inspections

Project coordination

RUS/NESC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AEGIS software

Job description

This role is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer eager to collaborate with industry experts and grow within a company that prioritizes professional development.

As a Design Engineer at ENTRUST, your key contributions will include:

• Electric Distribution System Design: Work on designs for subdivisions, apartment complexes, and mixed-use developments, ensuring efficient and reliable service.
• Collaboration: Partner with Designers and Drafters to complete design packages, gaining hands-on experience with CAD and engineering analysis tools.
• Project Execution: Assist in ensuring projects meet technical specifications, scope, cost, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Industry Standards & Compliance: Apply knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) standards, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and utility-specific guidelines to create compliant designs.
• Perform field inspections (up to 30% of time) to gather data and provide design support.
• Leadership & Growth: Lead smaller projects independently while supporting senior engineers on more complex distribution projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited university
• Experience in Electric Distribution – Experience working directly with a utility or engineering firm on projects related to:
  • Utility distribution network design and power system layouts
  • Subdivision and apartment complex distribution systems, including underground and overhead layouts
  • Pole line design, transformer sizing, and service planning for residential and commercial developments
  • Exposure to utility design standards, permitting, and construction coordination

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of CAD or MicroStation – Hands‑on experience with design software is preferred
• Field Experience – Not required but beneficial in understanding real‑world distribution challenges
• Experience with AEGIS software
• Background in utility design

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.

The base salary for this position ranges from $75,000 to $85,000 annually. The specific amount within this range will be influenced by the work location and various factors, such as internal equity, professional skills, work experience, and pertinent education or training.

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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