Senior Electric Distribution Design Engineer – Hybrid

ENTRUST Solutions Group, A Leidos Company; Chicago, Lisle (IL, IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos Company, seeks a Sr. Design Engineer – Electric Distribution to lead complex distribution design projects in Chicagoland and Northern Illinois. The role is hybrid with in-office/field collaboration about three days per week.

You will develop and coordinate overhead and underground designs, produce construction-ready packages, perform field verifications, and ensure adherence to standards and safety practices across project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of professional experience in electric utility, power distribution, utility engineering, or related infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design principles and the ability to apply them to moderately complex projects.
• Ability to develop and coordinate designs with independence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop overhead and underground electric distribution designs for residential, commercial, industrial, and system improvement projects.
• Produce complete, construction-ready design packages using AutoCAD and other utility design and documentation systems.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, material requirements, cost estimates, and construction documentation.
• Evaluate field conditions and develop practical engineering solutions that meet applicable utility standards and project requirements.
• Design electric service extensions and system improvements supporting new customer connections, load growth, reliability, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Apply client design standards, NESC requirements, engineering practices, and safety requirements throughout project development.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers, field personnel, construction teams, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Perform engineering calculations, material takeoffs, cost estimates, and technical evaluations.
• Support project scoping, planning, scheduling, constructability reviews, and design coordination.
• Conduct field investigations and site visits to obtain measurements, verify existing conditions, and identify potential design or construction constraints.
• Coordinate permitting, easements, right-of-way considerations, and construction support as required.
• Review designs for technical accuracy, constructability, quality, and compliance with client standards.
• Identify design issues and recommend solutions to help maintain project schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Provide technical guidance and support to less-experienced designers or project team members as appropriate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos Company, seeks a Sr. Design Engineer – Electric Distribution to lead complex distribution design projects in Chicagoland and Northern Illinois. The role is hybrid with in-office/field collaboration about three days per week.

You will develop and coordinate overhead and underground designs, produce construction-ready packages, perform field verifications, and ensure adherence to standards and safety practices across project lifecycles.