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Senior Substation Electrical Engineer

Milhouse Engineering and ConstructionChicago, Illinois, United States | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | Silver Springs, Illinois, United States | Maryland, United States | New Jersey, United StatesRemote, Hybrid, Onsite
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.

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. preferred.
  • Seven (7) years of protection & control / substation design engineering experience

Why Milhouse?


  • Entrepreneurial environment with exposure to our empowering Executive team.
  • Encouraging, warm, and dynamic workplace with the opportunity to grow and develop.
  • Various socials throughout the year.
  • Competitive pay and benefits package.
  • Milhouse University, a learning and developmental tool to up skill yourself in a class room style environment, virtual learning, or self paced online tutorials.

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:


MedicalDentalVisionLife InsuranceShort Term Disability Insurance401(k) PlanTransit Benefits ProgramPaid Time Off (PTO)Employee Education & Development ProgramPaid HolidaysEmployee Referral ProgramWellness Program Employee Recognition ProgramLunch and LearnsMilhouse University Classes (Cross Functional Training)Higher Level Professional Development/Certification supportPaid Maternity and Paternity leave (plus incentives to support you in your first year of parenthood)Apply for this job

Life at Milhouse Engineering and Construction

Welcome Milhouse Engineering & Construction, Inc. (Milhouse) provides a diverse portfolio of professional engineering, architectural, and construction engineering services to a growing range of markets including Aviation, Construction, Education, Energy, Environmental, Facilities, Healthcare, Program Management, Site Civil, Transportation, and Water/Wastewater. About Engineering Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is a professional full service engineering and architecture firm providing a diverse portfolio of services and solutions to create a better environment. Milhouse was founded in 2001 and it's main office is located in Chicago, Illinois supported by an experienced and talented staff of more than 60 professionals. Over 40% of the Milhouse technical staff are licensed Professional Engineers (P.E.) and Architects (AIA). Additionally, Milhouse staff has certifications in various areas including: LEED AP, Program Management for Architects/Engineers, IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities, ICORS Documentation, OSHA Hazwoper, and PCC and Bituminous Level I and II. All employees who are required to visit construction sites have a minimum of a 10-hour OSHA card and all employees are trained in First Aid. Milhouse services is organized into 4 major disciplines: Architecture Civil Engineering Construction Engineering Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineering
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Quality2. Innovation3. Teamwork4. Collaboration5. Open Communication6. Continuous Learning7. Employee Development Programs8. Work-Life Balance Support9. Positive Company Culture10. Client Satisfaction Focus
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