Associate Engineering Designer

Associate Engineering Designer Chicago, IL (Hybrid 3 days in office) Contract-to-HirePay Range - $28.00 - $37.00/hr (Depending on experience) We are seeking an Associate Engineering Designer to support electric generation, transmission, distribution, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure projects within a major utility's regional design organization. The Associate Engineering Designer will develop designs, layouts, construction drawings, and bills of material for projects involving the installation, removal, or modification of utility infrastructure. Designers brought on through this program will begin with smaller-scope projects, including pole replacements, pole-top device additions, and conduit and wiring updates, and progress into larger, more complex systems and design work as they build experience.The Associate Engineering Designer will work closely with Regional Design Managers and a tight-knit team of experienced Designers, with direct mentorship and hands-on training.ResponsibilitiesDevelop designs, layouts, construction drawings, and a bill of material for projects and systems involving the installation, removal, or modification of utility infrastructureRead and interpret work intent, and pull and validate data from the mapping and construction systemDevelop construction-ready designs for the addition and replacement of poles, pole-top devices, and conduit and wiring, using AutoCAD-type design and GIS mapping softwareInterpret and apply engineering standards and memos to design workEvaluate the effectiveness of current design processes and support continuous improvement effortsSupport system performance planning, including demand analysis (DA) and capacity planning inputApply and adhere to client design standards, drafting conventions, and configuration control proceduresFollow established processes and procedures to ensure design deliverables are accurate, complete, and audit-readyParticipate on teams and coordinate with engineers, project teams, and field personnel to verify design accuracy and resolve technical discrepanciesSupport fault location activities and coordinate with utility locate services (USIC) as neededPerform field verification and gather field data to support design development; infrastructure and conditions may vary by city or service areaProvide technical design support to field construction crews as neededMaintain awareness of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements as they apply to design deliverablesQualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering (Engineering career ladder track), ORAssociate of Science degree in Electrical/Mechanical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering, or a 2-year technical/trade school degreePrior field design experience preferredComfortable working in AutoCAD-type design software and utility mapping/GIS platformsStrong problem-solving skills and a self-starter mindsetProcess-oriented, with the ability to follow and apply established proceduresStrong attention to detail and ability to execute technical work accuratelyEffective communication skills; ability to collaborate with engineers, designers, and field personnelStrong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple design assignments across concurrent projectsFault location experience (USIC) is a plusUtility, power, or industrial infrastructure design experience is a plusWhat's in it for you?A welcoming, team environment where you will be provided an opportunity to work with a Fortune 100 company. Eight Eleven Group offers Health, Dental and Vision benefits, weekly pay, holiday paid time off and sick leave.The Elevate program allows for 12 months of technical training and upskilling, professional development, and exposure to upper leadership at our client to ensure the full-time conversion process is as seamless as possible.Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.