Design Specialist - Electric Distribution
About The Position
ENTRUST Solutions Group is hiring a Design Specialist to support its Electric Projects & Programs team and a major utility in the Greater Chicago area. The role supports overhead and underground electric distribution design projects from early planning through construction, collaborating with engineers, project teams, field personnel, and utility client representatives to deliver safe and reliable solutions. The Design Specialist uses design tools and software to develop layouts, drawings, and construction-ready packages, and assists with plans, specifications, reports, diagrams, and other engineering documentation. The position also coordinates permit submittals, helps manage timelines and deliverables across multiple assignments, and supports construction coordination through field verification and issue resolution. Field visits, site investigations, and data collection are required, with travel of up to approximately 20%. The position is based in the Greater Chicago area. The posting identifies the role as hybrid through the #LI-Hybrid tag. The base salary range is $52,000 to $72,000 annually; the specific amount depends on work location and factors including internal equity, professional skills, work experience, and pertinent education or training.
Requirements
- Experience supporting electric distribution design, drafting, or CAD-based design work.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, O-Calc, and/or SPIDACalc, or similar design tools.
- Experience working with GIS or mapping systems.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% for fieldwork and client coordination.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, drafting/design, or a related field.
- Additional certifications or technical training related to utility or infrastructure design.
- Experience working with electric utilities or supporting client-driven projects.
- Experience with Distribution Design Studio (DDS).
Responsibilities
- Support overhead and underground electric distribution design projects for the utility client.
- Use design tools and software to develop layouts, drawings, and construction-ready packages.
- Assist with creating and maintaining plans, specifications, reports, diagrams, and engineering documentation.
- Coordinate and manage permit submittals, ensuring compliance with local requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams, field personnel, and client representatives to support project success.
- Help manage workload, timelines, and project deliverables across multiple assignments.
- Conduct field visits, site investigations, and data collection to support design accuracy, with up to approximately 20% travel.
- Support construction coordination, including field verification and issue resolution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
