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This range is provided by Milhouse. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $141,400.00/yr - $178,100.00/yr
The Senior Substation Electrical Engineer is an integral resource to our Power Substation leadership (and supporting team) as you lead programs and a team of engineers on Milhouse projects. You will lead protective system designs, physical layout designs, and calculations, as well as coordinate with other disciplines on substation projects.
Your main responsibilities can include creating electrical protection & control and/or physical layout design deliverables for a range of 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. A key component of your role will be to act as the team’s quality lead on reviewing all design efforts to ensure it aligns with the client and Milhouse standards.
**Please note this role will follow our hybrid schedule of 4 days in-office at our downtown Chicago office or our Lombard office.
What you will do:
Apply clients’ standards, guidelines, specifications, practices and procedures or appropriate industry standards in preparing design drawings as well as coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with all specifications, codes, and client requirements.
Deliver the assigned projects on time, within budget and meet agreed scope.
Regularly communicate and coordinate project activities with internal team members and build relationships with clients
The design and delivery of green and brown field high voltage electrical substation project.
Support the development of 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.
Lead all quality assurance efforts on behalf of the team
Manage project subordinates and/or other project/discipline resources to quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
Creating and enforcing project quality plan.
Prepare proposals, contract amendments, change order documentation, and claim documentation.
Ability to consistently work independently and present high quality of work.
Lead project resource teams assigned to support projects.
Maintain positive working relationships between the client and prime consultants.
Provide documented scope, schedule, deliverables, and budgets.
Provide progress reports, project milestones, scope changes, budget forecasting/analysis, and schedule updates to the team.
Monitor cost accounting, invoicing, and closing out of projects.
Ability to manage / lead several simultaneous projects.
Work with team to ensure all required deliverables are prepared, submitted, and tracked.
Coordinate with finance group to confirm invoicing and receiving payments on a timely basis.
In charge of QA/QC on assigned projects.
Provide project status information to the Managers and team.
Ability to roll up sleeves and support project execution as needed
Who you are:
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 bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
P.E preferred and eligible.
Local utility agency experience preferred; ComEd experience strongly preferred.
Distribution experience is a plus.
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.
Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Engineering, Project Management, and Management
Industries Utilities
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