Electrical Engineering II, Distribution

Team: Distribution

Location: Chicago, Illinois, Lombard, Illinois

Commitment: Full Time

Workplace Type: hybrid

Salary:

What you will do:

• 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. 

Who you are:

• 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. 

At Milhouse, we’re more than just a place to work — we’re a place to grow, thrive, and be celebrated. Here’s how we invest in you:

•  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.