Distribution Design Engineer II — Remote

Electric Power Engineers, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Employee Ownership Program

401K with 4% match

Flexible work options

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers, LLC (EPE) is seeking an experienced Distribution Design Engineer with ComEd distribution design experience to support electric utility projects remotely with periodic travel to client sites in Illinois and surrounding areas. You will design overhead and underground distribution systems, prepare design packages, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years of distribution design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent utility experience).
• 2+ years of electric distribution design experience.
• Direct ComEd distribution design experience (required).
• Strong knowledge of overhead and underground distribution systems (4 kV - 34.5 kV) and utility construction standards.
• Proficiency with industry design software and drafting tools.
• Ability to interpret utility standards, maps, and field data.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground electric distribution systems per ComEd standards.
• Prepare and review distribution design packages (construction drawings, Permitting/CAD).
• Utilize ComEd-approved tools and systems (T.E.D./CEIGIS, Pole Foreman, IKE, Asset Suite 8, JWA, MicroStation/AutoCAD).
• Perform field reviews, site walks, and design validation.
• Coordinate with ComEd engineers, municipal agencies, and property owners.
• Ensure compliance with NESC, OSHA, and ComEd safety standards.
• Support permitting, easements, and right‑of‑way requirements.
• Respond to design comments and revise plans; meet project schedules and budgets.
• Availability Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm.

Skills

Overhead/underground distribution

Design software & drafting

Communication & documentation

Interpret utility standards/maps/data

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

T.E.D./CEIGIS

Pole Foreman

IKE

Asset Suite 8

JWA

MicroStation/AutoCAD

Job description

Electric Power Engineers, LLC (EPE) is seeking an experienced Distribution Design Engineer with ComEd distribution design experience to support electric utility projects remotely with periodic travel to client sites in Illinois and surrounding areas. You will design overhead and underground distribution systems, prepare design packages, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years of distribution design