Distribution Engineer II - Power Delivery

Westwood Professional Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,500; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Chicago is seeking a Power Distribution Engineer II to join our team.

The role delivers cost‑effective conceptual and engineering solutions to upgrade, expand, maintain, and automate overhead and underground power distribution systems for clients. The engineer will work under a Senior Engineer, collaborate with teams across substations, distribution, and renewables, and ensure compliance with standards and safety codes.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 3–5 years of Power Distribution experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Work under a Senior Engineer to complete projects for multiple clients across the U.S.
• Travel to project sites as necessary to gather data and interface with clients.
• Design OH/UG power line projects (line routing, analysis, hardware/conductor selection).
• Prepare construction plan drawings, BOMs, ROW documentation.
• Coordinate internal/external reviews of designs before submission.

Skills

MS Office

Project management

Strong communication

Multi-project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program (Electrical, Civil/Structural, Mechanical or Multi‑Disciplinary)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Power Distribution Engineer II

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Power Distribution Engineer II to join our team. The role is primarily responsible for cost‑effective conceptual and engineering solutions to upgrade, expand, maintain, and automate overhead and underground power distribution systems for our clients using various software systems and engineering/construction standards. The role ensures compliance with client procedures, design standards, state and federal regulatory requirements, and safety code requirements. They will execute projects under the lead of a Senior Engineer and work closely with engineers performing substation, distribution, transmission, renewable energy, power storage, and communication designs. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high‑level professional services to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Work under the lead of a Senior Engineer with a team of other Engineers to complete projects for multiple clients across the U.S. ranging from simple service designs to multi‑year rebuilds/tie line programs.
• Willingness to travel to project sites, as necessary, to gather data and interface with clients.
• Perform all aspects of designing OH/UG power line projects. (line routing, finite element analysis, hardware/conductor selection, technical support during construction, one‑calls, DOT and municipality permitting, right‑of‑way requests, electrical one‑line diagrams)
• Develop an understanding of each deliverable necessary for the project at hand, including, but not limited to, construction plan drawings, work location notes, bill of materials, and permitting/ROW documentation.
• Coordinate internal/external reviews of designs completed prior to final submission.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Civil/Structural, Mechanical or Multi‑Disciplinary Engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• 3‑5 years of Power Distribution experience.
• Professional disposition and the ability to be open‑minded when it comes to planning and execution of assigned projects.
• Must be able to effectively manage a significant number of projects while maintaining work product quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability.
• Proficiency in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project)
• Proficiency in SAP

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of overhead and/or underground electric facilities and a basic understanding of its integration into daily activities.
• EIT with the ability to become registered PE.
• Experience with NESC, ASCE and IEEE standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD, PLS‑CADD, PoleForeman, PolyWater Pull‑Planner, O‑Calc, SPIDAcalc, GIS, IKE.
• Knowledge of NYSEG/RG&E/CMP/Avangrid Standards.

Salary

$70,000 - $92,500

Westwood offers a full suite of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution; company‑paid life and AD&D insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability coverage; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Employees are also eligible for a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid medical and family leave benefits in accordance with applicable state law.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.