Project Engineer - Electric Distribution

ENTRUST Solutions Group•Lisle, IL

4h•$85,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

We specialize in planning and upgrading electric distribution systems, leveraging decades of experience with power producers, utilities, commercial and industrial facilities, and municipalities. Our expertise spans distribution planning analysis tools, feeder design, voltage control, and grid modernization programs. Our engineering teams coordinate capacity expansion and deliver projects to enhance system reliability, including downtown networks, power lines, and underground planning. We also provide comprehensive inspections and permitting before commissioning. As a Project Engineer, you will be designing underground electrical distribution lines and will need to be proficient in reviewing and analyzing vendor civil drawings, identifying underground conflicts, route planning, and generating plan and profile drawings. Familiarity with duct packages and bore work is essential to the job. Knowledge and understanding of underground design specifications is crucial in this role. You will self-check your work prior to submission, complete tasks with minimal errors, and participate in peer reviews. Other responsibilities include: Performing Quality Control (QC). You may also serve as the technical lead for a specific electrical program group. You’ll apply your technical expertise to ensure our projects meet all specifications of the client in your area. You’ll guide Design Engineers and Design Technicians in the preparation of detailed technical designs. You’ll share insights and experience with the team and engage with the client and other stakeholders to grasp the nuances of design elements. Reporting to the Project Manager (PM), you’ll communicate any challenges related to scope, cost, schedule, and quality as well as evaluating design personnel and assisting with resource allocation. Additionally, you’ll offer input on potential process and design improvements.

Requirements

ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
At least 3 years of experience in general Utility Design or 1 year in Chicago Electric Distribution Design
1 year of experience designing underground utilities including experience designing, drafting, and analyzing plan and profile drawings for distribution design, civil roadway or utility construction projects using AutoCAD or Civil3D.
Experience with road Right-of-Way Engineering and Utility Engineering.
Experience designing, drafting, and analyzing plan and profile drawings for distribution design, civil roadway or utility construction projects using AutoCAD or Civil3D.
Experience with duct packages and bore work.
Knowledge and understanding of underground design specifications.

Nice To Haves

EIT or PE
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in underground utility design.
Minimum of 3 years of experience designing underground electrical distribution facilities for local Chicago utility companies.
Experience designing overhead electrical distribution facilities for local Chicago companies.
Experience conducting QA/QC design reviews
Experience creating restoration plans, traffic plans, civil survey, OUC permitting

Responsibilities

Designing underground electrical distribution lines
Reviewing and analyzing vendor civil drawings
Identifying underground conflicts
Route planning
Generating plan and profile drawings
Performing Quality Control (QC)
Serving as the technical lead for a specific electrical program group
Guiding Design Engineers and Design Technicians in the preparation of detailed technical designs
Sharing insights and experience with the team
Engaging with the client and other stakeholders
Communicating challenges related to scope, cost, schedule, and quality to the Project Manager
Evaluating design personnel
Assisting with resource allocation
Offering input on potential process and design improvements