Electric Distribution Design Specialist (Field & CAD)

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group in the Greater Chicago area is seeking a Design Specialist to support electric distribution design projects from planning through construction. You will develop layouts, drawings, and construction-ready packages in collaboration with engineers and our utility client.

You will travel up to 20% for field visits, assist with permits, and help ensure project quality and on-time delivery across multiple assignments.

Qualifications

• Experience in electric distribution design or CAD drafting.
• Familiarity with GIS or mapping systems is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 20% for fieldwork and client coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support overhead and underground electric distribution design projects for the client.
• Develop layouts, drawings, and construction-ready packages using design tools.
• Create and maintain plans, specifications, reports, diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate and manage permit submittals to meet local requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, project teams, and client representatives to ensure project success.
• Help manage workload, timelines, and deliverables across multiple assignments.
• Conduct field visits and data collection (up to 20% travel) to support design accuracy.
• Assist with construction coordination, including field verification and issue resolution.

Skills

Electrical design

Drafting/CAD

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering tech degree

Drafting/design degree

Tools

AutoCAD

O-Calc

SPIDACalc

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group in the Greater Chicago area is seeking a Design Specialist to support electric distribution design projects from planning through construction. You will develop layouts, drawings, and construction-ready packages in collaboration with engineers and our utility client.

You will travel up to 20% for field visits, assist with permits, and help ensure project quality and on-time delivery across multiple assignments.