Senior Electrical Distribution Designer

The Will Group•Shorewood, IL

69d•$110,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Will Group is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Distribution Designer to join their Power Division. This role is not a traditional production-design position but rather a senior technical resource for complex electric distribution design projects, typically ranging from 4 kV to 34 kV. The designer will own projects from field information and concept development through final, construction-ready design packages. They will work with leading utilities like Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) and other Exelon operating companies, contributing to the technical standards, processes, and best practices of the team. This is an opportunity for an individual with deep knowledge of utility distribution, practical field experience, and a desire to be a technical leader.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
10+ years of experience in electric utility distribution, power delivery, or utility consulting.
Significant experience designing overhead and/or underground electric distribution systems.
Strong understanding of utility standards, distribution design workflows, construction practices, and field conditions.
Experience developing detailed design packages for construction.
Proficiency with utility design and analysis tools.
Experience with GIS, work management, and utility design platforms.
Strong understanding of constructability and installation practices.
Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Valid driver's license and willingness to occasionally travel to job sites.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience supporting ComEd projects or similar electric utilities.
Experience with other Exelon operating companies such as PECO, BGE, or Pepco.
Knowledge of Illinois utility regulatory and permitting requirements.
Experience with Distributed Energy Resource (DER) interconnections, including solar, battery storage, and EV infrastructure.
Experience supporting grid modernization, automation, smart grid, or reliability improvement programs.
Experience with urban underground and network distribution systems.

Responsibilities

Lead the design development of complex overhead and underground electric distribution projects, typically 4 kV–34 kV.
Develop construction-ready utility distribution design packages from field information through final deliverables.
Apply advanced knowledge of utility standards, construction practices, field conditions, and constructability.
Perform and/or review system studies, including load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, and protection coordination analyses.
Serve as a primary technical resource for complex distribution design challenges.
Review design packages for technical accuracy, constructability, consistency, and compliance with company and client standards.
Provide technical guidance and support to Designers, Junior Designers, Engineering Associates, Project Engineers, and other team members.
Mentor and develop less-experienced designers and engineers.
Help develop, maintain, and improve TWG drafting standards, design procedures, and technical best practices.
Identify opportunities to improve design quality, efficiency, project delivery, and overall department performance.
Support Project Engineers and Senior Engineers with project planning and technical coordination.
Participate in client meetings and technical discussions.
Evaluate emerging technologies, software, and design methodologies that can improve utility design and project delivery.
Collaborate with field, engineering, project management, and client teams to develop practical, constructible solutions.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.