<h2>Overview</h2>We are designing the grid of the future!  We are seeking an experienced Distribution Design Engineer with distribution design experience to support electric utility projects across northern Illinois. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing overhead and underground distribution systems in compliance with ComEd standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.This role involves collaborating with internal engineering teams, utility clients, and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality distribution designs for new construction, system upgrades, and reliability improvement projects.<h2>Responsibilities</h2>How you can make an impact:<ul> <li>Design overhead and underground electric distribution systems in accordance with ComEd standards and specifications</li> <li>Prepare and review distribution design packages, including: <ul> <li>Construction drawings</li> <li>Pole Foreman</li> <li>Permitting/CAD Drawings</li> <li>Asset Suite 8</li> </ul></li> <li>Utilize ComEd-approved tools and systems T.E.D./CEIGIS, Pole Foreman, IKE, Asset Suite 8, JWA, MicroStation/AutoCAD.</li> <li>Perform field reviews, site walks, and design validation as required</li> <li>Coordinate with ComEd engineers, municipal agencies, and property owners</li> <li>Ensure compliance with NESC, OSHA, and ComEd safety standards</li> <li>Support permitting, easements, and right-of-way requirements</li> <li>Respond to design comments and revise plans as needed</li> <li>Meet project schedules, budgets, and quality expectations</li></ul>  <h2>Qualifications</h2>Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:<ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent utility experience)</li> <li>2+ years of electric distribution design experience</li> <li>Direct ComEd distribution design experience (required)</li> <li>Strong knowledge of:</li> <ul> <li>Overhead and underground distribution systems (4 kV – 34.5 kV)</li> <li>Utility construction standards and materials</li> </ul> <li>Proficiency with industry design software and drafting tools</li> <li>Ability to interpret utility standards, maps, and field data</li> <li>Excellent communication and documentation skills</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications<ul> <li>Experience with joint-use, relocations, fiber make ready, DA, and New service design</li> <li>Familiarity with ComEd processes and construction standards</li> <li>Prior experience working with a utility consulting firms on ComEd designs</li></ul> Lead the Change!Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence.  For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid.   Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.   How we support you:<ul> <li>Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you</li> <li>Generous PTO and paid holidays</li> <li>MyShare Employee Ownership Program</li> <li>Work with industry leaders</li> <li>401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)</li></ul>  Location: This position will be located in Chicago Area, ILTravel:  Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less) EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster  Third-Party Recruiting NotificationEPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.  #LI-AR1

A leader in grid reliability and resiliency, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe for over 50 years. EPE&rsquo;s client-centric approach delivers unmatched expertise throughout the project lifecycle, with a platform of comprehensive services and proprietary solutions spanning utility engineering, grid and resource integration, reliability and compliance, digitalization, and grid analytics, as well as innovative software partnership with its sister company ENER-I.AI, Inc. Committed to designing and developing the grid of the future, EPE&rsquo;s highly experienced team of detail-oriented consultants are passionate about helping clients address complex engineering and grid modeling challenges, bridge gaps, and gain visibility into the evolving complexities of the grid. Learn more about EPE at epeconsulting.com

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