Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.

Substation Engineer I

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $75,200 - $90,200 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • The Substation Engineering I will contribute to electrical designs, physical layout designs, and calculations. They are responsible for the delivery of substation systems for our high voltage substation projects. Typical projects include working with civil engineering teams to assist in developing efficient and reliable solutions for intricate substation projects.

Requirements

  • Four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
  • 0-2 years of substation design engineering experience.
  • Proven ability to consistently produce high quality of work.
  • Understands basic design standards and calculations
  • Follows established procedures and checklists
  • Communicates status updates clearly to supervisor
  • Ability to take direction and work independently.
  • Meets deadlines with oversight
  • Understands safety and compliance expectations
  • Communicates status updates clearly to leader & or project manager
  • Demonstrates accountability for assigned tasks
  • Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel as well as ACAD or MicroStation and Revit.
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.
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Hard Skills & Tools
substation design engineeringelectrical designsphysical layout designscalculationsdesign standards
Soft Skills
communicationindependenceaccountabilitytime management
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering