Hybrid Distribution Engineer II

at Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.

• Job title: Distribution Engineer II
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $88,100 - $107,500 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Atlanta, United States

About the role

• Distribution Engineer II overseeing electrical distribution planning, design, and optimization. Leading project management and technical coordination with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited institution in electrical engineering
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical distribution system design, planning, and project execution.
• Knowledge of GIS, Microsoft Office, Google Earth, AutoCAD, TED, Pole Loading Analysis software is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of power systems, load flow, fault analysis, grounding, protection, and reliability engineering.
• Strong expertise in overhead and underground distribution design, equipment sizing, and layout.
• Familiarity with IEEE, NEC, NESC, NERC, and local utility standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS-based design tools, and engineering analysis software.
• Experience with DERs, energy storage, smart grid systems, and renewable integration.
• Project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex distribution system challenges.
• Effective leadership and mentoring skills to guide junior engineers and team members.
• Clear written and verbal communication for technical reports, presentations, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, constructability, and regulatory compliance in distribution engineering.
• Commitment to staying current with emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and industry trends.

Benefits

• 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.