Strategic Accounts Vice President
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Vice President, Power
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $194,000 - $250,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Lead all substation and distribution operations, overseeing engineering, project management, technical standards, and client delivery
- Ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of projects by guiding team performance, resource allocation, and risk management strategies
- Develop and oversee departmental budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators to ensure operational and financial targets are met
- Mentor and develop high-performing teams, including engineering managers, project leaders, and technical staff, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth
- Establish and enforce technical standards, QA/QC processes, and regulatory compliance protocols
- Source, direct, and evaluate new opportunities that are within the organization's strategic growth and development plans
- Define, document, and implement a formal strategy encompassing target market approach, objectives, and performance goals
- Ensure appropriate allocation of business development resources to meet business goals
- Work collaboratively with other leaders to establish and achieve the organization's strategic priorities and mission. This includes developing and executing cross-department initiatives and building internal and external relationships needed for success
- Maintain a robust pipeline, including the development of acquisition opportunities, transaction execution and decision support analysis
- Ensure professional engineering oversight, including review, approval, and stamping of plans, as needed, while supporting team licensure and training
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field from an ABET-accredited program (required)
- Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration (preferred)
- Professional Engineers License required
- 15+ years of progressive distribution or substation engineering and project experience in the power utility industry, including 5+ years in leadership roles
- Demonstrated experience managing large power utility programs or portfolios
- Valid Driver’s License
- Memberships and active participation in discipline specific professional organizations such as IEEE
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives through strategic decisions by earning trusted and professional advisory relationships
- Deep understanding of power utility systems, including substation and distribution design
- Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and large project portfolios
- Strategic thinking and business acumen, including experience managing budgets, forecasts, and department-level financials
- Excellent client relationship management skills, with a track record of building long-term partnerships in the utility sector
- Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation), project management tools, and utility-specific platforms
- Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with strong negotiation and presentation abilities
- Knowledge with applicable IEEE / EIC codes and standards
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Reach out to learn how your deductible could be covered 100% through Garner Health!
- Company Sponsored Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability – We’ve got your back when life takes unexpected turns.
- Voluntary Coverages – Take control of your well-being with added coverage options.
- Discounted Gym Membership – Stay active with wellness options that support your fitness goals.
- Competitive Base Salary – Earn what you're worth in a performance-driven culture.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Build your future with confidence.
- Professional Development Incentives – Get rewarded for growing your skills — including bonuses for earning your P.E. License.
- Milhouse University (Cross-Functional Training) – Expand your expertise with internal training built to elevate your career and receive PDH credits for applicable training towards professional engineering licenses, etc..
- Employee Education & Development Program – Tuition assistance and learning opportunities to keep you moving forward.
- Generous PTO + Paid Holidays – Rest, recharge, and enjoy the moments that matter most.
- Paid Parental Leave – Bond with your new arrival — and yes, we’ll even cover a year of diapers!
- Extracurricular Sports Teams – Join our summer Volleyball and Softball squads for fun off the clock.
- Employee Recognition Program – Be celebrated for the impact you make.
- Employee Referral Bonus – Bring great people on board and get paid for it.
- Transit Benefits Program – Save on your daily commute.
- Charitable Events and Activities offered through non-profit affiliate – Milhouse Charities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Electrical Engineeringsubstation engineeringdistribution engineeringproject managementbudget managementrisk managementQA/QC processesstrategic planningperformance indicatorspower utility programs
Soft skills
leadershiporganizational skillsstrategic thinkingclient relationship managementcommunicationnegotiationpresentation skillsmentoringteam developmentinfluencing senior executives
Certifications
Professional Engineers LicenseBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree in Business AdministrationIEEE membership
