Substation Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

The Substation Engineering position will contribute to electrical designs, physical layout designs, and calculations. They are responsible for the delivery of substation systems for our high voltage substation projects. Typical projects include working with civil engineering teams to assist in developing efficient and reliable solutions for intricate substation projects.

What you will do:

• Ability to work under the direction of senior level engineers to perform electrical design and analysis for substation systems including bus layouts, equipment arrangements,  protection/control, and grounding.
• Ability to work under the direction of senior level engineers to perform physical and electrical design, including layouts, conduit routing, cable schedules, and protection/control schemes.
• Support the development of plans & sections, details, control building layouts, Protection and Controls one line diagram, station service AC/DC distribution diagram, bill of material, cable schedule, etc. under the direction of senior engineers. 
• Keep Milhouse Engineering management advised of all quality issues
• Comply with project quality plans and standards 
• Data and document entry into various platforms.
• Conduct site visits for data collection, field verifications, and construction support.
• Reporting safety, health, and quality issues to management.
• Assist management as directed.

Who you are:

• Four-year bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• 1+ years of substation design engineering experience.
• Proven ability to consistently produce high quality of work.
• Understands basic design standards and calculations
• Follows established procedures and checklists
• Communicates status updates clearly to supervisor
• Ability to take direction and work independently.
• Meets deadlines with oversight
• Understands safety and compliance expectations
• Communicates status updates clearly to leader & or project manager
• Demonstrates accountability for assigned tasks
• 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.  

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 and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.