Senior Design Engineer – Electric Distribution

Job overview

The Senior Design Engineer – Electric Distribution role is hybrid in Chicago, IL, with approximately three days per week in the client’s office or field. Compensation is $85,000–$94,000 per year. The role supports electric distribution projects that improve system reliability, capacity, and infrastructure modernization across Chicagoland and Northern Illinois.

What you'll do

• Develop overhead and underground electric distribution designs
• produce construction-ready design packages and engineering documentation
• evaluate field conditions and develop practical solutions
• design service extensions and system improvements
• apply utility, NESC, engineering, and safety standards
• coordinate with project teams, field personnel, construction teams, permitting agencies, and stakeholders
• conduct field investigations and support construction.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

entrust solutions group

chicago il

hybrid

senior design engineer

electric distribution

utility engineering

underground distribution

overhead distribution

autocad

field investigations

full-time

$85k–$94k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes a total rewards package and benefits supporting health and wellbeing, paid time off, learning, and profit sharing
• details are available through the employer’s benefits information.

Why this role

Hybrid utility engineering role with ownership of distribution design projects; underground distribution experience in the Chicago area is preferred.

About the employer

ENTRUST Solutions Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.