Engineering Manager - Relay/SCADA
Wec Energy Group
We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Engineering Manager - Relay/SCADA in our West Allis, Wisconsin location.
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 Engineering Manager - Relay/SCADA plans, organizes and directs field personnel engaged in the operation, maintenance and construction of protection and control systems of the We Energies Electric Distribution System, the American Transmission Company Transmission System, and the We Energies power plants in Southeast Wisconsin and Fox Valley. The Engineering Manager supervises represented employees in various testing occupations who perform installation and commissioning, programming and coordination, relay calibration and testing, and maintenance and repair. The Engineering Manager ensures that electrical testing work is performed in a safe, high quality and cost-efficient manner.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop annual forecasts of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) devices for We Energies and ATC, that We Energies maintains, that are required to be tested, and schedules the work and any associated outages to ensure that appropriate resources are available to complete the plan.
- Responsible for ensuring that all NERC testing is completed on schedule, and that maintenance and testing records are properly updated.
- Provide leadership to the Relay/SCADA group by conducting operational meetings and interfacing with multiple entities both internal and external to We Energies on operational, maintenance and design matters concerning electrical protection and control systems.
- Conduct safety meetings, perform field safety audits, identify areas in need of improvement and implement corrective actions, and conduct accident investigations.
- Communicate with personnel about changes to schedule, availability of personnel, site readiness, readiness of work for release, and the like. Participate in managing overtime with a focus on cost containment, while maintaining optimal service.
- Prepare labor hour estimates for construction projects based on defined and undefined work scopes to assist in the budgeting and project approval processes.
- Investigate and follow-up on system significant events including recommendations to prevent recurrence.
- Review and approve practices, procedures and guidelines for the performance of field activities associated with testing, maintenance and commissioning of protective relays and SCADA equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- Valid driver’s license and meet the company’s requirements for driving
- 7+ years relevant engineering experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading or supervising others.
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
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Protective relay knowledge and experience
End Date: 04/08/2026
Pay Range Minimum: $119,696.20
Pay Range Maximum: $179,544.04
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.
Learn more at Careers
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.