Distribution Designer

The Will Group • Wheaton, IL

4d • $85,000 - $110,000 • Remote

About The Position

TWG Engineering is seeking a Distribution Designer to support overhead and underground electrical distribution projects. This role involves designing infrastructure for feeder replacements, equipment installations, cable upgrades, and new feeder designs for circuits up to 34kV. The designer will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field teams to create construction-ready designs, solve technical challenges, and ensure solutions meet client needs, project budgets, and industry standards. The position offers a mostly remote work arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Three or more years of electrical distribution design experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and power flow.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or utility GIS platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Strong analytical, quantitative problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Attention to detail and effective time management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and contribute to a collaborative engineering team.
• A proactive approach to quality, process improvement, and client service.
• Occasional travel to job sites is required.
• A valid driver’s license is necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with pole loading analysis tools such as PoleForeman, SPIDAcalc, O-Calc, or PLS-CADD is beneficial.
• Knowledge of NESC standards, utility design requirements, easements, right-of-way, and distribution project permitting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and draft electrical distribution design packages for overhead and underground utility projects, including new feeders, feeder replacements, cable upgrades, and distribution equipment installations.
• Prepare design sketches, cost estimates, bills of materials, and other technical project deliverables.
• Perform distribution design calculations, including cable pulling, voltage drop, and pole loading evaluations.
• Conduct pole loading analyses using tools such as PoleForeman, SPIDAcalc, O-Calc, or PLS-CADD.
• Apply the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), utility standards, engineering guidelines, and applicable regulations to project designs.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field teams to validate field data and develop effective design solutions.
• Conduct occasional site visits and inspections of overhead and underground electrical facilities.
• Coordinate design considerations involving easements, right-of-way, permitting, vegetation management, third-party attachments, and outage planning.
• Develop technical reports, client presentations, and visual materials to communicate design findings and project progress.
• Support quality assurance, maintain technical consistency, and help ensure designs meet client requirements.
• Share technical knowledge, guide team members, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• 10½ paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Additional benefits and resources to support your well-being and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level