Electrical Engineer - Power Generation
Wec Energy Group
We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an Electrical Engineer for our Power Generation Technical Services Group. This position is located at the Public Service Building, however requires travel to Power Generation Facilities as needed.
This position is part of a job family (Associate Engineer, Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Principal Engineer) where experience will be the determining factor.
About Us
WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.
As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.
If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.
Job Summary
The Engineer’s primary responsibility will be to provide Electrical Engineering Subject Matter Expertise across the Power Generation Fleet. This role supports the safe, reliable and compliant operation of our facilities.
The Engineer will provide Subject Matter Expertise which may be cross-functional in nature, complex, involve multiple stakeholders and have a medium to high degree of risk. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria; devises new approaches to problems encountered. Recommends technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects; independently performs most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected.
Job Responsibilities
- Support consistent technical recommendations, compliance, and best practice across the Power Generation Fleet.
- Develop, implement, and maintain Electrical Engineering standards across Power Generation.
- Provide guidance, support, troubleshooting, and mentoring to internal customers.
- Manage NERC Cyber Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance activities.
- Manage NERC operations and planning compliance activities.
- Manage 49 CFR 193 compliance activities for Gas Storage Facilities.
- Work closely with other WEC Business units to maintain and implement compliance activities.
- Support capital and maintenance project planning and execution.
- Applies current methods to monitor and evaluate system performance and equipment condition in order to develop system plans which will minimize life cycle costs, while maintaining reliability, safety, performance and regulatory compliance.
- Has full technical responsibility for planning, developing, organizing, coordinating, and scheduling a wide variety of engineering projects.
- Prepare specifications and review of bids in support of engineering projects.
- Identify and execute improvement of existing programs, practices, and procedures through continuous process improvement techniques.
- Interacts with other business units, vendors, regulatory agencies and authorized inspectors to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Provides technical expertise, leadership, direction and training in various work groups.
- Travel to different work locations as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Valid driver’s license and meet the company’s requirements for driving
This position requires unescorted access to certain critical cyber assets which would require applicants to satisfy all Company and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard 004 security requirements, which includes a background investigation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Electrical engineering experience in the utility or industrial environment.
End Date: 10/16/2025
Pay Range Minimum: $66,898.00
Pay Range Maximum: $152,615.06
The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
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WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.