Distribution Designer

Electrical Resource Management; Shorewood (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

TWG Engineering is seeking a Distribution Designer in Shorewood, IL, offering mostly remote work with occasional site visits. You will design overhead and underground distribution systems, deliver drawings, BOMs, and calculations, and collaborate with field teams to ensure compliant, constructible results.

The role emphasizes NESC standards, CAD/GIS proficiency, and experience with pole loading analyses, supporting project budgets and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• Three+ years of electrical distribution design experience preferred.
• Familiarity with NESC standards and utility design requirements.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and GIS platforms.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and draft design packages for overhead and underground projects, including new feeders and equipment installations.
• Prepare sketches, cost estimates, BOMs, and other technical deliverables.
• Perform distribution design calculations, voltage drop, and pole loading evaluations.
• Conduct pole loading analyses using PoleForeman, SPIDAcalc, O-Calc, or PLS-CADD.
• Collaborate with engineers, PMs, and field teams to validate data and develop solutions.
• Occasional site visits and assist with permitting and easement planning.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS platforms

Pole loading analysis

NESC standards

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Electrical distribution design

Team collaboration

Quality documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PoleForeman

SPIDAcalc

O-Calc

PLS-CADD

Job description

# Distribution Designer**TWG Engineering | The Will Group** **Location:** Shorewood, IL | Mostly Remote **Salary:** $85,000–$110,000 annually## Design the Infrastructure That Powers Our CommunitiesAre you an electrical distribution design professional ready to make an impact on the infrastructure that keeps our communities connected? Join **TWG Engineering**, where technical expertise, innovative thinking, and collaboration come together to deliver smarter utility solutions.We’re looking for a **Distribution Designer** to support overhead and underground electrical distribution projects, including feeder replacements, equipment installations, cable upgrades, and new feeder designs for circuits up to 34kV.In this role, you’ll work closely with engineers, project managers, and field data collection teams to transform field information into accurate, construction-ready designs. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute throughout the project lifecycle, solve technical challenges, and help deliver solutions that meet client needs, project budgets, and industry standards.**Enjoy the flexibility of a mostly remote work arrangement while working on projects that make a real difference.**## What You’ll Do* Develop and draft electrical distribution design packages for overhead and underground utility projects, including new feeders, feeder replacements, cable upgrades, and distribution equipment installations.* Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bills of materials, and other technical project deliverables.* Perform distribution design calculations, including cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading evaluations.* Conduct pole loading analyses using tools such as PoleForeman, SPIDAcalc, O-Calc, or PLS-CADD.* Apply the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), utility standards, engineering guidelines, and applicable regulations to project designs.* Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field teams to validate field data and develop effective design solutions.* Conduct occasional site visits and inspections of overhead and underground electrical facilities.* Coordinate design considerations involving easements, right-of-way, permitting, vegetation management, third-party attachments, and outage planning.* Develop technical reports, client presentations, and visual materials to communicate design findings and project progress.* Support quality assurance, maintain technical consistency, and help ensure designs meet client requirements.* Share technical knowledge, guide team members, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.## What You’ll Bring**Education and Experience*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.* Three or more years of electrical distribution design experience preferred.* Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and power flow.* Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or utility GIS platforms.* Familiarity with pole loading analysis tools such as PoleForeman, SPIDAcalc, O-Calc, or PLS-CADD is beneficial.* Knowledge of NESC standards, utility design requirements, easements, right-of-way, and distribution project permitting.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.**Skills That Will Help You Succeed*** Strong analytical, quantitative problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.* Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.* Attention to detail and effective time management.* Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and contribute to a collaborative engineering team.* A proactive approach to quality, process improvement, and client service.## What We Offer**Competitive Compensation*** Annual starting salary of **$85,000–$110,000**, based on qualifications, experience, skills, and market factors.**Comprehensive Benefits*** Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.* 401(k) with company match.* Generous paid time off.* 101⁄2 paid holidays.* Paid volunteer time off.* Continuing education reimbursement.* Additional benefits and resources to support your well-being and professional growth.**Flexibility and Culture*** Mostly remote work arrangement with occasional in-office responsibilities and job-site travel.* A collaborative environment where technical expertise, new ideas, and continuous improvement are valued.* A workplace that respects diverse people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas.## About TWG EngineeringTWG Engineering is part of The Will Group, a family of companies serving the construction and utility industries through engineering, infrastructure, lighting, manufacturing, sourcing, and program management.Our engineering team brings together professional engineers, licensed land surveyors, GIS specialists, architects, certified planners, and experienced field professionals to provide clients with effective, data-driven solutions.Our philosophy is simple: **“Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way.”**We believe our work should be more than transactional—it should be transformational. Through technology, collaboration, and engineering expertise, we deliver **“Ground Truth on Every Asset.”**## Ready to Make an Impact?If you’re passionate about electrical distribution design and want to contribute to the utility infrastructure of tomorrow, we’d love to hear from you.**Apply today and help TWG Engineering power what’s next.***The stated salary range represents the annual starting salary range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on geography, market conditions, skills, education, experience, and other job-related qualifications. Occasional travel to job sites is required, and a valid driver’s license is necessary.*