The Distribution Section Lead is responsible for the profitability, quality, and schedule of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems for our Utility clients. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the project deliverables are achieved to the highest standard while interfacing with key cross-functional groups (PM, CAD, Accounting, etc).
What you will do:
- Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers, project managers, assistant project managers and designers.
- Utilize an extensive knowledge of clients’ standards, guidelines, specifications, practices and procedures or appropriate industry standards in preparing your teams design efforts.
- Coordinate design activities to ensure projects will comply with all specifications, codes, and client requirements.
- Review and approve the technical drawings for overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Evaluate the capacity and efficiency of existing systems.
- Develop project plans, budgets, and timelines.
- Oversee the execution of distribution system projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors.
- Ensure that the distribution system is in compliance with all relevant codes and standards.
- Implement safety procedures and best practices for the distribution system.
- Manage the budget for distribution engineering projects.
- Optimize resource allocation to maximize efficiency.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to team members.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation of all distribution system activities.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in electrical distribution system design and management.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Knowledge of relevant electrical codes and standards.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools.
- Memberships and active participation in discipline specific professional organizations such as IEEE.
Your background:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Master's degree preferred) from an ABET accredited university.
- 10+ years’ experience of underground and overhead distribution design.
- P.E. is required.
- PMP is highly advantageous.
- Experience working on ComEd, Southern Company, Georgia Power or similar large utility systems.
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.
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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)
