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Sterling Engineering Inc.

SR Design Engineer

Wheaton, IL · On-site +1

$135K - $160K/yr

Title: Senior Design Engineer - Electric Distribution Location: Remote/Wheaton, IL Hire Type ... Primarily remote role with occasional travel to the Wheaton office and project sites as needed.

SWE Solutions

Design Engineer II

Chicago, IL

$38 - $51/hr

Description We are looking for an experienced Civil Design Engineer II to join our dynamic team and ... Availability to travel for site investigations, client meetings, and project support as required.

SWE Solutions

Design Engineer II

Chicago, IL · On-site

$38 - $51/hr

Job Type Full-time Description We are looking for an experienced Civil Design Engineer II to join ... Availability to travel for site investigations, client meetings, and project support as required.

Northrop Grumman

FPGA Design Engineer

Rolling Meadows, IL

$96K - $144K/yr

Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible ... The FPGA Design Engineer role involves full life-cycle product development from system concept and ...

Extron

AV Systems Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

AV SYSTEMS DESIGN ENGINEER *Employees must live within commutable distance to the city applied for ... Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. * 40% Travel may be required.

Intellihot Inc

SR DESIGN ENGINEER

Vernon Hills, IL · On-site

Sr. Design EngineerAt Intellihot, our success is possible because of our people. Through hard work ... Travel: less than 10%Perform other duties as assignedQualifications:Mechanical Engineering degree ...

Koch Industries

Product Design Engineer

Lisle, IL · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Support Manufacturing and Quality Assurance during product launches and have travel opportunities ... Design Engineering in electronic components * Experience with welding, stamping, plating, or ...

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How much do travel rfic design engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for travel rfic design engineer in Chicago, IL is $52.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.38 and $63.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Travel Rfic Design Engineer vs RF Design Engineer?

AspectTravel Rfic Design EngineerRF Design Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, certifications in RF or wireless technologyBachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering, certifications in RF or wireless systems
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, traveling to sites, on-site testingOffice-based, lab work, design and testing in controlled environments
Industry UsageTelecom, wireless service providers, network deploymentTelecom, wireless device manufacturing, network infrastructure
Search & ComparisonOften compared for field deployment rolesMore focused on design and development

The Travel Rfic Design Engineer primarily focuses on deploying and testing RF systems in the field, often traveling to various sites. In contrast, the RF Design Engineer concentrates on designing RF components and systems in office or lab settings. Both roles require similar technical credentials but differ mainly in work environment and application focus.

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SR Design Engineer

Wheaton, IL • On-site, Remote

Sterling Engineering Inc.
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$135K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Title: Senior Design Engineer – Electric Distribution
Location: Remote/Wheaton, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $135K-$160K/YR
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, paid holidays, paid volunteer time off, continuing education reimbursement, and additional comprehensive benefits

Sterling Engineering is looking for a Senior Design Engineer – Electric Distribution to join a growing engineering consulting firm supporting electric utility infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys leading utility design projects, serving as a technical resource, mentoring junior engineers, and working directly with utility clients on critical grid modernization and infrastructure initiatives.

Job Summary:
The Senior Design Engineer will lead the design, analysis, and technical execution of electric distribution projects while serving as a client-facing engineering lead. This role is responsible for overseeing engineering deliverables, performing advanced power system studies, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring projects are completed in accordance with utility standards, scope, schedule, and quality expectations.

Job Duties:
  • Lead the design of overhead and underground electric distribution systems (4kV–34kV).
  • Perform and review engineering studies including load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, and protection coordination analyses.
  • Serve as the technical lead for electric distribution infrastructure projects.
  • Interpret and apply utility standards, engineering specifications, and design criteria across multiple utility environments.
  • Support distribution planning, capacity analysis, reliability improvements, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
  • Coordinate directly with utility clients, municipalities, field personnel, and internal engineering teams.
  • Review engineering drawings and project deliverables for quality, constructability, and compliance.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and technical development.
  • Support continuous process improvements and technical excellence across the engineering team.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required (Illinois preferred).
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in electric utility, power delivery, or utility consulting.
  • Strong experience designing overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
  • Familiarity with utility engineering standards, particularly within Midwest investor-owned utility environments.
  • Experience using power system analysis software such as CYME, Synergi, ETAP, or similar platforms.
  • Proven client-facing experience with strong communication and relationship management skills.
  • Experience supporting investor-owned utilities is preferred.
  • Knowledge of distributed energy resources (DER), grid modernization initiatives, Illinois utility regulations, utility GIS systems, and work management platforms is a plus.
Additional Information:
  • Primarily remote role with occasional travel to the Wheaton office and project sites as needed.
  • Opportunity to lead high-profile electric distribution, grid modernization, and infrastructure improvement projects.
  • Strong opportunity for technical leadership, client interaction, and long-term career growth within a growing engineering consulting organization.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.