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# Manager, Civil Engineering at Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.

- **Company:** Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.
- **Location:** Chicago, IL
- **Compensation:** $143k–$175k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2022-01-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/milhouseinc/0cff430c-7f56-4959-9d34-53d57fbca5b6

## Job description

The Milhouse Aviation team is growing and as such we are looking for a Manager, Civil Engineering that wants to take the next step in their career!

As the Section Manager, you will serve as the subject matter expert and will provide technical leadership that implements the development of all plans and projects for your group. The ideal candidate will be well versed in the technical concepts related to their specific discipline and will be expected to maintain a high level of continuous training to remain current on knowledge. Additionally, you will provide supervision and guidance across your projects and team members to ensure all objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters are met.

Project types will include but not be limited to: taxiway and runway design, deicing facilities, pavement design and striping, roadway design, utility design and grading.

If you are seeking a new position that allows direct oversight of a team and the ability to continuously sharpen your own skills, come be a part of the Milhouse Aviation team!

What you will do:

- Provide technical expertise to staff, clients, and peers within the organization for a focused type of work.
- Assist in growing business volume with existing clients through the execution of quality work.
- Perform technical skills gap analysis and recommend developmental training.
- Assist project managers by developing and reviewing scopes, schedules and time budgets for work to be executed in their group.
- Perform as a Project Manager or technical resource meeting billability targets required for role, level and team.
- Monitor groups performance and adherence to required quality, scope, schedule, and budget criteria.
- Identify, analyze and resolve problems in a pro-active manner.
- Cultivate professional relationships with client, peer, and team members.
- Support proposal opportunities that are strategically aligned with regional and group requirements.
- Participates in the RFP/RFQ process including, site visits, client meetings, scope development, preparation of project approach, technical execution plans, schedules, and interviews.

Who you are:

- Bachelor’s Degree specific to their discipline work from an ABET accredited institution
- 10 + years of design experience
- PE license required
- 5+ years’ experience leading a team that specializes in the related field
- An Entrepreneurial mind set
- Proficient in Microsoft Suites
- MicroStation
- AutoCAD
- Knowledge of standard format specification development
- Design software including but not limited to XP-SWMM, HEC-Ras, WinTR-55, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
- Active memberships in discipline specific professional organization such as ASCE

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.

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 Aviation team? Here's why:

The Aviation team is a collaborative and multidisciplinary group that strives for the best results daily. As a melting pot of mechanical, civil, and electrical engineers as well as architects this offers our team exposure to many different facets of engineering and the ability to see how it all comes together to support our clients. Our team prides themselves on mentorship and ensures team members are partnered with one another to foster an environment of learning and development. This team in particular likes to connect on a professional and social level; after all we spend 5 days a week at work, so a strong sense of camaraderie is important! If you want to be a part of this synergetic environment, apply today!

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.

## About Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Milhouse Engineering and Construction provides full-service engineering design, construction, vegetation management, and real estate development solutions across utilities, facilities, and transportation sectors.
- **Entity Type**: Private (no external funding rounds disclosed; appears bootstrapped/organically grown | **LinkedIn** reports 180 employees, while company about page claims 500+ across family of companies)
- **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, United States (Headquarters: 333 South Wabash Avenue, Suite 2901, Chicago, IL 60604)
- **Founded**: 2001 (LinkedIn)
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (company name suggests possible founder surname Milhouse, but no verifiable names in search results)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industries**: Engineering Services, Construction (civil, electrical, mechanical, structural), Vegetation Management, Real Estate Development
- **Target Customers**: **B2B** – utities (electric, gas), transporation agencies, government entities, facility owners/managers
- **Mission / Purpose**: “We are advocates for improving the world around us.” (from about page) and “to improve communites through engineering, contruction, and development.”

## Products & Services
Milhouse offers integrated services across its “family of companies”:

- **[Engineering Design]** : Civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering for utilities, facilities, and transportation projects. (Service)
- **[General Contruction]** : Full-service construction management and self-perform work (e.g., carpentry, electrical, underground). (Service)
- **[Vegetation Management]** : Line clearance, vegetation control for utility rights-of-way. (Service)
- **[Program Management]** : End-to-end project oversight for large-scale programs. (Service)
- **[Real Estate Development]** : Development and redevelopment of communty assets. (Service)
- **[Construction Manangement / Project Management]** : Direct oversight of construction projects. (Service)

All offerings are delivered as **services** (not SaaS or product-based).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: **Annual Revenue** ~$30M (LinkedIn 2026 data) – appears to be for the core engineering entity; the broader family of companies may have higher combined revenue.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: No public investors; strong client base includes utilities and government agencies (names not specified in search results).
- **Growth Signals**: Company claims “rapidily growing” and is actively hiring across multiple roles (civil engineer, substation engineer, electrical engineer, vegetation manager, etc.)); offices in Chicago, Atlanta, St. Louis, Ann Arbor, New York, Washington, and other locations. **Note**: LinkedIn data shows slight headcount decline (-0.7% YoY, 180 employees), while the company’s own site claims “500+ team members” – this discrepancy sugests the LinkedIn number may only refer to one legal entity, not the entire family.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full-Service Capability**: One-stop partner for engineering, contruction, vegetation management, and real estate development – reduces client fragmentation.
- **Diversity & Community Focus**: Explicit commitment to **diversity**, **equity**, and **inclusion** as a core value (“diversity is our strongest asset”) – aligns with public-sector client requirements.
- **Safety Culture**: “Itentional Safety” embedded in company values, with a “nonnegotiable expectation” of returning home safely – critical for contruction/utility work.
- **23 Years in Business**: Established track record with 3000+ projects and 450+ clients.
- **Milhouse University**: In-house training program for career development and compliance.

## Strategic Focus
- **Growth & Geographic Expansion**: Currently has 14 offices across the US, with a headquarters in Chicago and active hiring in multiple states; looking to expand talent in engineering, contruction management, and vegetation management.
- **Community Impact**: Prioritizing projects that “strengthen communties” – likely to pursue public infrastructure contracts.
- **Talent Retention & Culture**: Investing in culture programs (team outings, wellness, volunteerism) to attract and retain “the best talent in the industry”.
- **Digital & Learning Initiatives**: Continued development of Milhouse University for technical and leadership training.

## Why Work Here
- **Award-Winning Culture**: The company touts its culture as “award-winning”, with recognitions for diversity, work-life balance, and collaboration.
- **Hybrid & Remote Options**: Job postings list both **hybrid** (Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Lombard, etc.) and **fully remote** positions, as well as on-site roles.
- **Benefits**: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 401(k), transit benefits, paid time off.
- **Learning & Development**: Milhouse University offers in-person and online training for career advancement, compliance, and growth.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Strong DEI focus; “the diversity of our team is our greatest asset.”
- **Buddy Program & Social Outings**: “Buddy Program” for new hires, holiday celebrations, sports programs, lunch-and-learns, community volunteerism – designed to foster connections.
- **Career Pathing**: Openings range from entry-level (bucket operator) to senior management (Director of Contruction, Engineering Managers) – potential for upward mobility.

## Sources
1. [Milhouse Careers Page](https://milhouseinc.com/careers/)
2. [Milhouse About Page](https://milhouseinc.com/about/)
3. [Milhouse LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/milhouse-engineering-and-construction-inc)
4. [Milhouse Jobs (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/milhouseinc)
5. [Milhouse Culture Page](https://milhouseinc.com/careers/our-culture/)

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