Electrical Engineering II, Distribution

Job Description

Job Description

The Electrical Engineering II, Distribution is responsible for the planning, design, optimization, and oversight of electrical distribution systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of power. This position takes a leadership role in developing engineering solutions for new construction, system upgrades, and maintenance of distribution infrastructure, including overhead and underground systems (4–69 kV). The Distribution Engineer II applies advanced technical expertise to analyze system performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and support integration of emerging technologies such as distributed energy resources, renewable energy, and smart grid initiatives.

This role includes significant project management, mentoring, and stakeholder coordination responsibilities, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, contractors, and utility partners. The Distribution Engineer II is accountable for delivering high-quality engineering solutions that align with organizational objectives, operational requirements, and customer expectations.

What you will do :

• Lead and execute designs for overhead and underground distribution systems (4–69 kV), including preparing field notes, detailed drawings, calculations, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Conduct and oversee field assessments, audits, and engineering walk-downs to document existing conditions and verify compliance with design standards.
• Review, approve, and provide technical oversight for designs developed by junior engineers or external consultants to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Lead system studies, including load flow, short circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and voltage drop assessments, applying advanced engineering principles.
• Apply industry standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC, NERC, and local utility regulations) and company practices to develop robust, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure constructability, operability, maintainability, and reliability are integrated into designs and processes.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and drafters, supporting technical development and professional growth.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including schedules, budgets, scope, and resources, ensuring deliverables meet quality and performance expectations.
• Lead client and stakeholder communication for project updates, technical clarifications, and decision-making.
• Support utility coordination, permitting, and regulatory reporting, acting as a technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies such as DERs, energy storage, grid modernization, and renewable integration to improve system performance and resilience.
• Conduct risk assessments, reliability analysis, and root cause investigations for operational issues or outages, recommending corrective actions.
• Promote and enforce adherence to safety, environmental, and engineering compliance standards throughout project lifecycle.

Who you are :

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 :

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.