Electrical Engineer - Distribution Design
Hanson Professional Services Inc. · Posted May 11, 2026
- Springfield, Illinois, United States
- Full-time · Senior
- $147K–$175K per year
- 8+ years
Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in Distribution System Design to support electric utility and power delivery projects. This senior-level role is ideal for a Professional Engineer with strong experience in utility distribution systems, including overhead and underground distribution, system upgrades, reliability improvements, and customer-driven projects.
Compensation
Salary Range: ($147,000-$175,000)
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems, typically ranging from 4 kV to 35 kV.
- Develop design packages for new distribution lines and system expansions, system hardening and resiliency upgrades, reconductoring and voltage conversion projects, and service extensions and customer interconnections.
- Prepare construction drawings, material lists, staking sheets, and technical specifications.
- Perform system calculations including voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, and load analysis and feeder balancing.
- Apply utility standards, specifications, and design criteria to distribution projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Nice to have: Storm hardening
- Nice to have: Grid modernization
- Nice to have: Distribution automation
- Nice to have: Smart grid technologies