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Vice President, Gas
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $194,000 - $251,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Lead all gas transmission and distribution operations, overseeing engineering, project management, technical standards, and client delivery
- Define and implement strategic plans to grow the firm’s utility sector services, including identifying new markets, clients, and service offerings
- Establish and enforce technical standards, QA/QC processes, and regulatory compliance protocols (e.g., CFR Part 192)
- Serve as executive sponsor for major gas utility clients, managing high-level relationships, contract negotiations, and issue resolution
- 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
- Drive business development efforts, including proposal strategy, pursuit planning, estimates, client presentations, and technical positioning
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement, identifying emerging technologies, industry trends, and process improvements to enhance service delivery
- Ensure professional engineering oversight, including review, approval, and stamping of plans, as needed, while supporting team licensure and training
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering or similar field from an ABET accredited program (required)
- Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration (preferred)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 15+ years of progressive engineering and project experience in the natural gas industry, including 5+ years in leadership roles
- Demonstrated experience managing large gas utility programs or portfolios
- Active membership in professional organizations such as AGA, SGA, or ASME (preferred)
- Deep understanding of gas utility systems, including transmission and distribution design, regulator station engineering, and pipeline safety regulations
- 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
- In-depth knowledge of industry codes and regulations, including CFR Part 192 and client-specific design standards
- Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with strong negotiation and presentation abilities
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
engineeringproject managementstrategic planningbudget managementrisk managementQA/QC processespipeline safety regulationstransmission and distribution designregulator station engineeringclient relationship management
Soft skills
leadershiporganizational skillsstrategic thinkingbusiness acumencommunicationnegotiationpresentationmentoringteam performance managementinnovation
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree in Business AdministrationProfessional Engineer (PE) licensemembership in AGAmembership in SGAmembership in ASME
