Senior Electric Distribution Engineer – Grid & Reliability Lead

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 141,400 - 178,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Company Sponsored Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Generous PTO + Paid Holidays

Employee Education & Development Program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Distribution Engineer V to provide advanced technical leadership in electric distribution systems. The successful candidate will lead complex designs, collaborate with operations, and mentor junior engineers. With 13–15 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, you will be instrumental in optimizing distribution infrastructure. This position includes a competitive salary range of $141,400 - $178,100, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 13–15 years of progressive experience in electric distribution engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of NESC, NEC, IEEE standards.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and review for electric distribution systems.
• Collaborate with operations and construction teams.
• Support storm response and system restoration as needed.

Skills

Distribution Engineering Expertise

Analytical problem-solving

Field engineering support

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Distribution Engineer V to provide advanced technical leadership in electric distribution systems. The successful candidate will lead complex designs, collaborate with operations, and mentor junior engineers. With 13–15 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, you will be instrumental in optimizing distribution infrastructure. This position includes a competitive salary range of $141,400 - $178,100, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.