Senior Electrical Distribution Design Engineer (Grid Modernization)

Electrical Resource Management

Wheaton, Northern (IL, KY)

Hybrid

USD 130,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Will Group is seeking a Senior Design Engineer – Electrical Distribution in Wheaton, IL to lead design efforts for overhead and underground systems. You will analyze load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, and protection coordination while advising utility clients and supporting grid modernization initiatives.

We seek an experienced engineer with strong communication skills, PE status or ability to obtain, and 8+ years in utility design or consulting.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
PE license required (or ability to obtain immediately).
8+ years of utility or utility consulting experience.
Strong distribution engineering background.
Experience with CYME, Synergi, ETAP, or similar analysis tools.
Client-facing experience and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead design and engineering efforts for overhead and underground distribution systems.
Execute and review load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, and protection coordination studies.
Serve as a technical lead and trusted advisor to utility clients.
Support infrastructure planning, grid modernization, DER integration, and reliability improvement initiatives.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.
Help drive successful project delivery across multiple utility organizations.