Distribution Design Engineer

Insight Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement account access with employer matching

Paid sick leave and paid time off

Job summary

An energy solutions company is seeking Distribution Design Engineers located in Chicago, Illinois. Responsibilities include developing and managing construction plans, performing engineering calculations, and creating work packages. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering and up to 2 years of experience in related fields. The position requires occasional travel and offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401k plan with employer matching.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience in electric utility design engineering or strong construction background.
• Must be comfortable in both field and office settings.
• Interest in developing construction work packages using software systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling and develop construction plans for project work.
• Create work packages and construction plans.
• Perform engineering calculations including load analysis and coordination of protective devices.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Construction Background

Design Work

Programming Experience

Education

Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Work Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Job Description

A company is looking for a multiple Distribution Design Engineers to join their team. This engineer will aide in the upgrades of a major energy providers distribution grids. They will be in charge of scheduling and developing construction plans for the project work. This person will create work packages, create construction plans, bill material and will be in charge of the scope or work schedule. This person will be in charge of owning their own field work where they will be taking notes, pictures, measurements and will ultimately be in charge of the designing the project construction plans. The work will be developed using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, Work Management Systems (WMS), and other client systems. The project work will require performing engineering calculations that may include: structural analysis of poles, guying, cable pulling, electric demand, transformer sizing, voltage drop and flicker, and coordination of protective devices.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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Skills and Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• 0-2 years of prior relevant experience: working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company, performing design engineering OR could have: strong construction background, design work, civil engineering, electrical experience and programming experience
• Must be comfortable in both a field and office setting
• Interest in developing construction work packages for the electric distribution system using various software systems and construction standards
• Candidate must provide their own reliable transportation
• This role will involve 15% travel around the surrounding cities for customer requirements, meeting with construction/project managers and driving timelines on projects (milage reimburstment will be provided)