Power Distribution Design Engineer (4–34 kV) – Hybrid

Globenet Consulting Corp; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

The AES Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support a major electric utility client. Based in Shorewood, Illinois, this onsite position will design and analyze distribution projects from 4 kV to 34 kV and deliver client-ready packages.

You will perform load-flow, voltage-drop, short-circuit, and protection studies, apply utility standards, and coordinate with utility representatives and field teams to meet schedule and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Active Professional Engineer license; Illinois licensure strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electric utilities, power delivery, distribution engineering, or utility consulting.
• Experience designing overhead or underground electric distribution systems.
• Knowledge of utility standards, construction practices, design documentation, and project delivery.
• Experience with CYME, Synergi Electric, ETAP, or comparable power system software.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground electric distribution systems operating between 4 kV and 34 kV.
• Perform load-flow, voltage-drop, short-circuit, protection-coordination, and related power system studies.
• Deliver distribution engineering projects for investor-owned utilities and electric operating companies.
• Apply client engineering standards, specifications, construction practices, and documentation requirements.
• Support distribution planning, capacity analysis, reliability improvements, system reinforcement, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Coordinate with utility representatives, municipalities, field teams, permitting groups, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and review calculations, drawings, reports, design packages, and technical deliverables.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, safety, regulatory, engineering, and client requirements.
• Improve engineering templates, procedures, technical standards, and delivery practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen project quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYME

Synergi Electric

ETAP

Job description

The AES Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support a major electric utility client. Based in Shorewood, Illinois, this onsite position will design and analyze distribution projects from 4 kV to 34 kV and deliver client-ready packages.

You will perform load-flow, voltage-drop, short-circuit, and protection studies, apply utility standards, and coordinate with utility representatives and field teams to meet schedule and quality targets.