Distribution Design Engineer

Caliber Engineering Solutions

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A utility engineering firm is seeking a Design Engineer in Chicago, IL, to create designs and construction drawings for electrical utility infrastructure. This entry-level position requires an undergraduate degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years of utility design experience. Candidates should be proficient in drafting and have knowledge of utility engineering standards. The firm offers a supportive startup environment focused on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

Must have 2+ years of utility design experience (ComEd preferred).
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

Develop designs, construction drawings, and material lists for electrical utility infrastructure.
Apply engineering standards effectively to designs.
Interact with customers to evaluate their service needs.
Improve efficiency of the Design department's processes.

Skills

Utility design experience

Knowledge of utility engineering standards

Proficient in drafting

GIS software proficiency

Proficiency in pole loading software

Customer interaction skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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At Caliber Engineering Solutions, we specialize in offering streamlined solutions to the challenges faced by companies in the utility and power distribution industries. We achieve this by blending engineering expertise, efficient project management, and a commitment to continuous process improvement to ensure top-tier power system solutions.

We believe our employees are our greatest asset, and they are at the heart of our success. By empowering our people, we empower our company, positioning ourselves for long‑term growth and achievement.

When you join Caliber, you become part of a dynamic startup, entering a supportive and forward‑thinking team that prioritizes quality, efficiency, improvement, and sustained success.

Your Role as a Design Engineer

The Design Engineer is responsible for creating designs, any construction drawings, and list of materials for projects involving the installation/removal/modification of electrical utility infrastructure focusing on distribution, and transmission. This role performs field engineering and utilizes engineering standards to provide designs for customers. May coordinate, track and monitor the electrical requirements of projects to meet customer need dates.

This position may be filled as a W2 employee or a contractor, depending on the company’s needs.

Key Responsibilities

Develops designs, construction drawings, and list of materials for projects involving the installation/removal/modification of overhead and underground electrical utility infrastructure focusing on distribution, and transmission
Understands how to apply engineering standards to designs
May interact with customers to evaluate their needs for service. These tasks may include the scheduling, engineering, and construction of customer projects connecting to the grid
Improves efficiency of the Design department’s processes

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
2+ years of utility design experience (ComEd preferred)
Knowledge of utility engineering standards and industry codes
Proficient in drafting, GIS, and pole loading software
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required

Caliber will consider alternative related education and/or work experience for this role on a case‑by‑case basis.

Preferred Experience