Senior Distribution Engineer

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The Distribution Engineer V is a senior level engineering professional with deep, hands on experience in electric distribution systems. This role provides advanced technical leadership in the planning, design, and optimization of overhead and underground distribution infrastructure. The Distribution Engineer V serves as a subject matter expert in distribution engineering practices, supports complex system challenges, and partners closely with operations, construction, and planning teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient power delivery.

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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.

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.

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.

Milhouse is a pay transparency non-discrimination organization committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We ensure that all employees are compensated fairly and without bias, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, effective January 1, 2025, we include pay scales and benefits in all job postings and ensure that all promotion opportunities are communicated to current employees within 14 days of external postings. Additionally, we participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and uphold compliance with federal requirements.

Why join the Power team? Here's why:

The Power team is home to a collaborative environment that utilizes talent from all departments with Power. Just within the past year the Power team has doubled, proving that there are incredible growth opportunities available for self-starters.

Here's a little information on Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.:

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. was founded in 2001 with the goal of building the best engineering company in the country. It was based on the belief that if we hired great people, fueled their passion while challenging them to excel, and maintained a laser focus on the needs of your clients, success would come- and so it has. Our portfolio of successful projects continues to grow, our family of highly satisfied clients continues to expand, and our staff just gets better and better.

We are a unique, Chicago-based firm whose collective passion, vision and expertise has led to phenomenal growth! With more than 500+ talented professionals and offices across the globe, Milhouse offers a dynamic work environment where there is no limit to what you can achieve if you are willing to go after it.

Our people are the cornerstone of our organization, and key to our success. Join a remarkably talented team that shares a passion for what they do and a vision for improving communities around the world through innovative engineering and construction. Click here to see who we are, and how our people drive our culture each & every day.

Click here to see all of our awards and how many times we've won Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For!

Important Notice to US Applicants

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is an at-will employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.