
Senior Distribution Engineer
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Atlanta • United States
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Salary
💰 $134,300 - $169,200 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the engineering design and review of complex overhead and underground electric distribution systems, including feeders, laterals, services, and line extensions
- Apply in depth knowledge of distribution construction practices, materials, and equipment (poles, conductors, transformers, switches, regulators, reclosers).
- Perform advanced distribution system analyses, including load flow, voltage drop, fault current, protection coordination, and reliability studies.
- Serve as a technical authority on distribution standards, ensuring compliance with NESC, NEC, IEEE, utility standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Support system hardening, reliability improvement, and grid modernization initiatives.
- Work closely with distribution operations, construction, and maintenance teams to ensure designs are constructible, safe, and operationally sound.
- Provide field engineering support, including site visits, constructability reviews, and resolution of complex field issues.
- Support storm response, damage assessments, and system restoration efforts as needed.
- Serve as the engineering lead for large-scale or high-risk distribution projects.
- Support capital planning, feeder improvement programs, and infrastructure replacement initiatives.
- Provide engineering input for project scope, cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessments.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners, including contractors, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
- Develop, maintain, and improve distribution engineering standards, specifications, and design guidelines.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level distribution engineers and designers.
- Review and approve engineering deliverables for technical accuracy and adherence to standards.
- Evaluate new technologies, materials, and methods to enhance distribution system performance and reliability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited institution in electrical engineering
- 13–15 years of progressive experience in electric distribution engineering.
- Strong background in overhead and underground distribution design and construction practices.
- Extensive working knowledge of NESC, NEC, IEEE standards, and utility construction standards.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the applicable state(s), or the ability to obtain reciprocity within a defined timeframe.
- Experience managing multiple people and projects with cross-functional teams and coordinating with clients and contractors.
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
electric distribution systemsload flow analysisvoltage drop analysisfault current analysisprotection coordinationreliability studiesdistribution construction practicesengineering designtechnical authorityengineering deliverables review
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillstechnical decision-makingmentoringteam managementcross-functional coordinationcommunication skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license