Electrical Distribution Engineer Jobs in Illinois

As a Distribution Engineer, you will support various electrical distribution projects ranging from small, quick turnaround jobs to larger, more complex distribution lines. Your work will involve storm hardening, pole replacement, line resiliency/reliability, reconductoring, and more. The role is primarily focused on preparing engineering designs, with occasional field visits.

• Prepare engineering designs for electrical distribution projects.
• Conduct field visits to collect information from client stakeholders and end users.
• Use collected information to create preliminary design packages for QA approval.
• Upon approval, develop detailed design packages in adherence to standards and specifications.
• Collaborate with drafters, designers, and engineers across multiple projects.

• Experience in distribution design and asset suite.
• Familiarity with ComEd distribution projects.
• Ability to work independently on ComEd projects.
• Proficiency in Smallworld, Asset Suite 8 / AS8, AutoCad, Microstation, and GIS.
• Strong skills in electrical design, drafting, and engineering design.
• Experience in pole replacement, reliability engineering, and reconductoring.

• 2-4 years of experience for Engineer Level II, 4+ years for Engineer III.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.
• EIT or PE not required.

The position involves working closely with KDM Engineering, who owns the space and is an EOC for ComEd electric distribution engineering work. Most of the work will be conducted in KDM's office with a flexible schedule: 1 day remote, 3 days in the office, and 1 day in the field. The schedule may vary based on project requirements. The office has 10 desks to fill, projecting until early 2027.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $40.86/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.

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