Engineering and construction services for infrastructure and utilities
Milhouse operates a multi-disciplinary engineering and construction firm spanning civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, and program management across utilities, transportation, and facilities. The tech stack is heavily weighted toward CAD and BIM tools (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation, Bluebeam) paired with project and asset management platforms (Procore, Oracle Unifier, Primavera P6), indicating a design-build workflow with strong emphasis on documentation and compliance. Engineering dominates hiring, with senior and manager-level roles filling 73% of open positions—typical for project-driven service firms managing large-scale infrastructure clients like municipal departments and utilities.
Milhouse is a privately held engineering and construction firm based in Chicago, serving public agencies and utilities across the United States. Founded in 2001, the company delivers services in gas distribution, electrical substations, transportation infrastructure, water and wastewater systems, and real estate development. Active projects include gas utility system design, municipal transit infrastructure, shoreline mitigation, and high-voltage electrical work. The company operates as an engineering-led services business where project margins, schedule adherence, and technical compliance with agency standards drive profitability and client retention.
AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation, Bluebeam, GIS, Procore, Oracle Unifier, and Primavera P6 form the core. These tools cover design, BIM collaboration, project management, and asset tracking across infrastructure projects.
Active work includes gas distribution system design, Chicago Housing Authority infrastructure, Chicago Department of Transportation program management, shoreline mitigation, high-voltage electrical substations, and regulator station engineering.
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