Electric Distribution Design Specialist | Field-Ready & CAD Pro

ENTRUST Solutions Group, A Leidos Company; Chicago, Lisle (IL, IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, invites applications for a Design Specialist to support electric distribution projects in the Greater Chicago area. You will work closely with engineers, project teams, and a major utility client to develop layouts, drawings, and construction-ready packages.

The role emphasizes field visits, data collection, and coordination across teams to ensure design accuracy and successful project delivery, with travel up to 20% and a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting electric distribution design, drafting, or CAD-based design work.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, O-Calc, and/or SPIDACalc (or similar design tools).
• Experience working with GIS or mapping systems.

Responsibilities

• Support overhead and underground electric distribution design projects for our client.
• Use design tools and software to develop layouts, drawings, and construction-ready packages.
• Assist with creating and maintaining plans, specifications, reports, diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate and manage permit submittals, ensuring compliance with local requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams, field personnel, and client representatives to ensure project success.
• Help manage workload, timelines, and project deliverables across multiple assignments.
• Conduct field visits, site investigations, and data collection to support design accuracy (up to ~20% travel).
• Support construction coordination, including verification and issue resolution in the field.

Skills

Electric design

Drafting

AutoCAD

O-Calc

SPIDACalc

GIS mapping

Field travel

Education

Engineering technology degree

Tools

AutoCAD

O-Calc

SPIDACalc

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, invites applications for a Design Specialist to support electric distribution projects in the Greater Chicago area. You will work closely with engineers, project teams, and a major utility client to develop layouts, drawings, and construction-ready packages.

The role emphasizes field visits, data collection, and coordination across teams to ensure design accuracy and successful project delivery, with travel up to 20% and a focus on safety and