Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.

Electrical Engineer II, Distribution

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $92,800 - $113,200 per year

About the role

  • Lead and execute designs for overhead and underground distribution systems (4–69 kV), including preparing field notes, detailed drawings, calculations, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Conduct and oversee field assessments, audits, and engineering walk-downs to document existing conditions and verify compliance with design standards.
  • Review, approve, and provide technical oversight for designs developed by junior engineers or external consultants to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements.
  • Lead system studies, including load flow, short circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and voltage drop assessments, applying advanced engineering principles.
  • Apply industry standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC, NERC, and local utility regulations) and company practices to develop robust, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
  • Ensure constructability, operability, maintainability, and reliability are integrated into designs and processes.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and drafters, supporting technical development and professional growth.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including schedules, budgets, scope, and resources, ensuring deliverables meet quality and performance expectations.
  • Lead client and stakeholder communication for project updates, technical clarifications, and decision-making.
  • Support utility coordination, permitting, and regulatory reporting, acting as a technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Evaluate and implement emerging technologies such as DERs, energy storage, grid modernization, and renewable integration to improve system performance and resilience.
  • Conduct risk assessments, reliability analysis, and root cause investigations for operational issues or outages, recommending corrective actions.
  • Promote and enforce adherence to safety, environmental, and engineering compliance standards throughout project lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited institution in electrical engineering
  • 3–5 years of experience in electrical distribution system design, planning, and project execution.
  • Knowledge of GIS, Microsoft Office, Google Earth, AutoCAD, TED, Pole Loading Analysis software is a plus.
  • Advanced knowledge of power systems, load flow, fault analysis, grounding, protection, and reliability engineering.
  • Strong expertise in overhead and underground distribution design, equipment sizing, and layout.
  • Familiarity with IEEE, NEC, NESC, NERC, and local utility standards.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS-based design tools, and engineering analysis software.
  • Experience with DERs, energy storage, smart grid systems, and renewable integration.
  • Project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex distribution system challenges.
  • Effective leadership and mentoring skills to guide junior engineers and team members.
  • Clear written and verbal communication for technical reports, presentations, and stakeholder collaboration.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Knowledge of safety protocols, constructability, and regulatory compliance in distribution engineering.
  • Commitment to staying current with emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and industry trends.
  • Expert understanding of distribution equipment and materials, including poles, conductors, transformers, switches, regulators, reclosers, and protective devices.
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

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Hard Skills & Tools
electrical distribution system designload flow analysisfault analysisgroundingprotection engineeringreliability engineeringequipment sizinglayout designrisk managementproject execution
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationproject managementcollaborationtime managementadaptabilitytechnical guidance
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering