Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.

Engineering Manager, Distribution

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: ChicagoIllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $141,400 - $178,100 per year

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About the role

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of distribution engineers, CAD technicians, and junior staff.
  • Provide technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development opportunities.
  • Establish team goals, priorities, and objectives in alignment with organizational strategy.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on safety, quality, and innovation.
  • Oversee multiple distribution engineering projects, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and deliverables.
  • Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
  • Serve as primary client and stakeholder contact for project updates, technical clarifications, and problem resolution.
  • Monitor project risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and design standards.
  • Review, approve, and stamp engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
  • Ensure designs for overhead and underground distribution systems comply with IEEE, NEC, NESC, NERC, and local utility standards.
  • Conduct system studies including load flow, fault analysis, protective device coordination, and voltage drop assessments.
  • Evaluate and implement emerging technologies such as DERs, energy storage, smart grid systems, and renewable integration.
  • Develop and implement engineering policies, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency and quality.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering
  • 10 years of experience in distribution engineering, including project management and 3 years of prior leadership experience
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Experience with multiple utility standards preferred
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
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
distribution engineeringproject managementengineering drawingsload flow analysisfault analysisprotective device coordinationvoltage drop assessmentsemerging technologiesrenewable integrationengineering policies
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationproblem resolutionperformance feedbackcareer developmentgoal settingrisk managementinnovation
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE)Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringProject Management Professional (PMP)