Design Supervisor-Electric Distribution

Title: Design Supervisor - UtilitiesLocation: Chicago (Remote)Hire Type: W2Compensation: $90KBenefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Overview: Design Supervisor-Electric DistributionDescriptionWe specialize in planning and upgrading electric distribution systems, leveraging decades of experience with power producers, utilities, commercial and industrial facilities, and municipalities. Our expertise spans distribution planning analysis tools, substation and feeder design, voltage control, and grid modernization programs. Our engineering teams coordinate capacity expansion and delivery projects to enhance system reliability, including downtown networks, power lines, and underground planning. We also provide comprehensive inspections and permitting before commissioning. Our geospatial and data analytics support, combined with advanced automation tools, ensures precise reporting and documentation across distribution routes.

Job Duties: 

 As a Design Supervisor, you’ll be diving into quality control (QC) for multiple utilities, handling QC design for both pre- and post-construction phases. You’ll apply your technical expertise to ensure our projects meet all specifications, fully understanding the design requirements of the clients in your area. Leading small to medium or multi-discipline projects, you’ll guide Design Engineers and Design Technicians in the preparation of detailed technical design projects. You’ll share insights and experience with the team and engage with the client and other stakeholders to grasp the nuances of design elements.Reporting to the Project Manager (PM), you’ll communicate any challenges related to scope, cost, schedule, and quality. You’ll also interact independently with clients, estimate proposals, and understand the role of business development in our operations. Assisting the PMs and Team Leads, you’ll evaluate design personnel and assign tasks to the design team. You’ll review vendor drawings, perform independent engineering reviews of simpler projects, and provide feedback to design and design team. Additionally, you’ll offer input on potential process and design improvements. Ensuring adherence to the quality control process, including documentation using the Quality Review Tracking tool, is crucial. You’ll self-check your work before submission, complete tasks with minimal errors, and participate in peer and QC reviews.In this role, you are enabled to be at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and utilizing tools such as, Microsoft Copilot, bespoke AI workflow tools, and an IT team dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation to enhance our operations and drive efficiency. All employees can engage with the Digital Transformation Team to support the integration of new tools and following employee ideas to drive success for the business.

Qualifications: 

 Required Qualifications:· 5-8 years of Distribution Design experience.· Experience with Distribution Engineering, Utility Engineering, or any Civil design or construction. This design or construction experience could include roadway transportation design, water main, sewer, storm sewer, electrical distribution, or telecom circuits, duct packages, HDD, flood mapping, or any other experience which has resulted in significant experience with understanding plan and profile drawings and utility rights within the ROW boundaries or adjacent easements.· Experience designing, drafting, or reading and analyzing plan and profile drawings for utility designs of construction projects.Preferred Qualifications:· Direct experience with ComEd distribution design.· Associates of Applied Science degree (AAS) in Design and Drafting Technology.· Experience with Utility Engineering and design of electrical, water, waste-water, or other municipal or utility companies. This experience could include design of new facilities, analysis of existing utilities within or near ROW’s, relocation of utilities, etc.· Experience with Civil Right-of-Way analysis or design such as roadway design, land development, or other civil designs.· Experience with electrical distribution design or construction such as overhead or underground electric circuits, duct packages, etc.

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.