Senior Substation Electrical Engineer

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 141,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead high voltage substation projects. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement protective systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Your expertise will directly influence project quality and team culture as you mentor peers and drive project success. This innovative firm offers a hybrid work environment, allowing you to thrive in a supportive and growth-oriented atmosphere. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Transit Benefits Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Education & Development Program

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 9-12 years of experience in protection & control / substation design engineering.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality work and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of high voltage electrical substation projects.
• Coordinate with clients and manage project documentation.

Skills

Project Management

High Voltage Substation Design

Communication Skills

Grounding Calculations

Power System Studies

Regulatory Compliance

Independent Work

Presentation Skills

Education

Four year technical degree from an ABET accredited institution

P.E. required

Tools

CAD Software

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

ACAD or MicroStation

Revit

Job description

The Senior Substation Engineer will lead protective system designs, physical layout designs, and calculations, as well as coordinate with other disciplines on 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.

As a Senior Substation Engineer and highly skilled member of our team, you will influence our growth prospects, our quality assurance and our culture as you mentor your peers and execute the highest standard of design project work.

In turn, you will be rewarded with the chance to grow and develop within a close-knit and family orientated team that anticipates significant growth on the horizon.

Please note this role will follow our hybrid schedule of 4 days in-office at either our downtown Chicago office or Lombard office.

What you will do:

• Coordinate / communicate project status with client representative and others
• Design to client and regulatory requirements
• Manage mid to large size projects and programs
• The design and delivery of green and brown field high voltage electrical substation project
• Develop and maintain project documentation regarding protection and control design and construction
• Support the development of plans & sections, details, control building layouts, 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.
• Keep Milhouse Engineering management advised of all quality
• Schedule and budget variances in a timely manner
• Manage project subordinates and/or other project/discipline resources to quality, schedule and budget requirements
• Vendor drawing review and disposition
• Maintaining project files
• Creating and enforcing project quality plan
• Data and document entry into various platforms
• Reporting safety, health and quality issues to management
• Prepare contract amendments, change order documentation, and claims documentation
• Assist management as directed

What we are looking for:

• Proven ComEd experience (ComEd standards)
• 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

Your background:

• Four year technical degree from an ABET accredited institution
• P.E. required.
• 9-12 years of protection & control / substation design engineering experience

$141,400 - $214,900 a year

The actual base pay depends upon many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

While we provide a range, we'd love to hear from you if you are in or outside of this range as we are always looking to cater roles to the Talent we find!

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.

Benefits List:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Transit Benefits Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Education & Development Program
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Lunch and Learns
• Milhouse University Classes (Cross Functional Training)
• Higher Level Professional Development/Certification support
• Paid Maternity and Paternity leave (plus incentives to support you in your first year of parenthood)