Power Distribution Engineer II: Grid Design & Upgrades

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

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.