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# Senior Substation Electrical Engineer at Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.

- **Company:** Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.
- **Location:** Chicago, IL
- **Compensation:** $134k–$169k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-04-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/milhouseinc/3721c66a-05c8-4440-8292-232ceda15071

## Job description

The Senior Substation Electrical Engineer is an integral resource to our Power Substation leadership (and supporting team) as you lead programs and a team of engineers on Milhouse projects. You will lead protective system designs, physical layout designs, and calculations, as well as coordinate with other disciplines on substation projects.

Your main responsibilities can include creating electrical protection & control and/or physical layout design deliverables for a range of Substation projects. Focus will be on the delivery of substation automation systems for our high voltage substation projects. Typical projects include working within multi-disciplinary teams to assist in developing efficient and reliable solutions for intricate substation projects. A key component of your role will be to act as the team’s quality lead on reviewing all design efforts to ensure it aligns with the client and Milhouse standards.

What you will do:

- Apply clients’ standards, guidelines, specifications, practices and procedures or appropriate industry standards in preparing design drawings as well as coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with all specifications, codes, and client requirements.
- Deliver the assigned projects on time, within budget and meet agreed scope.
- Regularly communicate and coordinate project activities with internal team members and build relationships with clients
- The design and delivery of green and brown field high voltage electrical substation project.
- Support the development of P&C one line diagram, AC/DC schematics, control panel layout and wiring diagram, station service AC/DC distribution diagram, bill of material, cable schedule, etc.
- Lead all quality assurance efforts on behalf of the team
- Manage project subordinates and/or other project/discipline resources to quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
- Creating and enforcing project quality plan.
- Prepare proposals, contract amendments, change order documentation, and claim documentation.
- Ability to consistently work independently and present high quality of work.
- Lead project resource teams assigned to support projects.
- Maintain positive working relationships between the client and prime consultants.
- Provide documented scope, schedule, deliverables, and budgets.
- Provide progress reports, project milestones, scope changes, budget forecasting/analysis, and schedule updates to the team.
- Monitor cost accounting, invoicing, and closing out of projects.
- Ability to manage / lead several simultaneous projects.
- Work with team to ensure all required deliverables are prepared, submitted, and tracked.
- Coordinate with finance group to confirm invoicing and receiving payments on a timely basis.
- In charge of QA/QC on assigned projects.
- Provide project status information to the Managers and team.
- Assist management as directed.
- Ability to roll up sleeves and support project execution as needed

Who you are:

- Four-year bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited institution
- 13 - 20 years of protection & control / substation design engineering experience
- P.E. required
- Local utility agency experience preferred
- Project management experience preferred
- Distribution experience is a plus
- Proven ability to consistently produce high quality of work
- Ability to consistently work independently
- Advanced presentation, written, verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards
- Familiar with discipline specific design software and design management systems
- Familiar with Grounding Calculations
- Memberships and active participation in discipline specific professional organizations such as IEEE
- Experience with power system studies such as short circuit and coordination studies.
- Experience with preparing relay settings
- Familiarity with applicable IEEE / EIC codes and standards
- Understanding of CAD software
- Ability to estimate, plan, and schedule substation projects
- Ability to support proposal activities
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel as well as ACAD or MicroStation and Revit

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 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.

## 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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