The Section Manager is an integral resource to our Power Substation Engineering Manager (and supporting team) as you lead programs and a team of engineers and designers on Milhouse projects specific to our Midwest Utility clients.
On a day-to-day basis you will manage the engineering process from project award through as-built submittal. You will be accountable for the success of a team of engineers and designers as you lead them on unique and challenging substation projects. You also work on complex designs and project engineering for substation projects among our utility clients. You support the development of and lead a team that performs protective system designs, physical layout designs, and calculations, as well as oversee and coordinate with other disciplines on substation projects.
What you will do:
Coordinate / communicate project status with client representative and others
Lead and oversee execution of substation designs for client with regulatory requirements.
Manage mid to large size projects and programs
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 will comply with all specifications, codes, and client requirements
Regularly communicate and coordinate project activities with internal team members and to build relationships with clients
Lead teams in the design and delivery of green and brown field high voltage electrical substation project
Develop team by driving recruitment with support from our Talent Team.
Develop and maintain project documentation regarding protection and control design and construction
In conjunction with Manager 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.
Drive quality and keep Milhouse Engineering leadership advised of all quality
Drive schedule and budget adherence.
Manage project subordinates and/or other project/discipline resources to quality, schedule and budget requirements.
Support vendor drawing review and disposition
Support 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.
Ability to consistently work independently and present high quality of work.
Advanced presentation, written, verbal communication skills
Ability to role up sleeves and support project execution as needed
Your background:
Four year technical degree from an ABET accredited institution.
P.E. required.
Minimum ten (10) years of protection & control / substation design engineering experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.
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 coordinate
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.
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.
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)
