Design Specialist - Electric Distribution

ENTRUST • Chicago, IL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

ENTRUST Solutions Group is hiring a Design Specialist to support its Electric Projects & Programs team and a major utility client in the Greater Chicago area. The role supports electric distribution design projects from early planning through construction, working with engineers, project teams, field personnel, and client representatives to deliver safe and reliable solutions. Work includes overhead and underground distribution design, preparing design layouts and construction-ready packages, coordinating permits, and supporting field and construction activities. Field visits and site investigations may involve travel of up to approximately 20%.

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.
• Support construction coordination, including field verification and issue resolution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed