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This role provides advanced technical leadership in the planning, design, and optimization of overhead and underground distribution infrastructure. The Distribution Engineer V serves as a subject matter expert in distribution engineering practices, supports complex system challenges, and partners closely with operations, construction, and planning teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient power delivery.\nWhat you will do:\nDistribution Engineering Expertise\nLead the engineering design and review of complex overhead and underground electric distribution systems, including feeders, laterals, services, and line extensions\n\nApply in depth knowledge of distribution construction practices, materials, and equipment (poles, conductors, transformers, switches, regulators, reclosers).\n\nPerform advanced distribution system analyses, including load flow, voltage drop, fault current, protection coordination, and reliability studies.\n\nServe as a technical authority on distribution standards, ensuring compliance with NESC, NEC, IEEE, utility standards, and regulatory requirements.\n\nSupport system hardening, reliability improvement, and grid modernization initiatives.\n\nField & Operations Collaboration\nWork closely with distribution operations, construction, and maintenance teams to ensure designs are constructible, safe, and operationally sound.\n\nProvide field engineering support, including site visits, constructability reviews, and resolution of complex field issues.\n\nSupport storm response, damage assessments, and system restoration efforts as needed.\n\nProject & Program Leadership\nServe as the engineering lead for large-scale or high-risk distribution projects.\n\nSupport capital planning, feeder improvement programs, and infrastructure replacement initiatives.\n\nProvide engineering input for project scope, cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessments.\n\nCoordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners, including contractors, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.\n\nStandards, Mentorship & Continuous Improvement\nDevelop, maintain, and improve distribution engineering standards, specifications, and design guidelines.\n\nMentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level distribution engineers and designers.\n\nReview and approve engineering deliverables for technical accuracy and adherence to standards.\n\nEvaluate new technologies, materials, and methods to enhance distribution system performance and reliability.\n\nWho you are:\nBachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited institution in electrical engineering \n13-15 years of progressive experience in electric distribution engineering. \nStrong background in overhead and underground distribution design and construction practices. \nExtensive working knowledge of NESC, NEC, IEEE standards, and utility construction standards. \nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills. \nActive Professional Engineer (PE) license in the applicable state(s), or the ability to obtain reciprocity within a defined timeframe. \nExperience managing multiple people and projects with cross-functional teams and coordinating with clients and contractors. \nAt 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:\n Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage - Reach out to learn how your deductible could be covered 100% through Garner Health! \n Company Sponsored Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability - We’ve got your back when life takes unexpected turns. \n Voluntary Coverages - Take control of your well-being with added coverage options. \n Discounted Gym Membership - Stay active with wellness options that support your fitness goals. \n Competitive Base Salary - Earn what you're worth in a performance-driven culture. \n 401(k) Retirement Plan - Build your future with confidence. \n Professional Development Incentives - Get rewarded for growing your skills - including bonuses for earning your P.E. License. \n 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.\n Employee Education & Development Program - Tuition assistance and learning opportunities to keep you moving forward. \n Generous PTO + Paid Holidays - Rest, recharge, and enjoy the moments that matter most. \n Paid Parental Leave - Bond with your new arrival - and yes, we’ll even cover a year of diapers! \n Extracurricular Sports Teams - Join our summer Volleyball and Softball squads for fun off the clock. \n Employee Recognition Program - Be celebrated for the impact you make. \n Employee Referral Bonus - Bring great people on board and get paid for it. \n Transit Benefits Program - Save on your daily commute. \n Charitable Events and Activities offered through non-profit affiliate - Milhouse Charities.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5050,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":13,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Gym membership","Life insurance","Parental leave","Professional development","Retirement plans"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Real Estate","Construction"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-11T05:29:21Z"}],"liveness":{"score":8,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.3,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":175,"expected_fill_days":47,"reasons":["conf:1","stale_co","urgency","ghost","win:tail","crowd:"],"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":169200,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/milhouseinc-senior-distribution-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/milhouseinc-senior-distribution-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-01T10:30:16Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1652,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3348,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-02T00:00:00Z"}}}