Senior Electric Distribution Design Engineer - Hybrid

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 85.000 - 94.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking an experienced Sr. Design Engineer – Electric Distribution to support electric distribution projects for our client throughout Chicagoland and Northern Illinois.

This is a hybrid position with approximately three days per week spent in the client’s office or in the field. You will develop and coordinate electric distribution designs supporting system reliability, customer growth, capacity improvements, and infrastructure modernization.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of professional experience in electric utility, power distribution, utility engineering, or related infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of engineering design principles and the ability to apply them to moderately complex projects.
• Ability to develop and coordinate designs with a high level of independence.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and technical communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be located in or within commuting distance of the Chicagoland area and able to support the hybrid work schedule.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally for field investigations, client meetings, and project activities.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Technical communication

MS Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

Jobbeschreibung

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking an experienced Sr. Design Engineer – Electric Distribution to support electric distribution projects for our client throughout Chicagoland and Northern Illinois.

This is a hybrid position with approximately three days per week spent in the client’s office or in the field. You will develop and coordinate electric distribution designs supporting system reliability, customer growth, capacity improvements, and infrastructure modernization.