Engineer - Electric Distribution Planning

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an Engineer - Electric Distribution Planning in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Racine, Wisconsin locations. This position offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/on-site) with time spent in the office.

 

This position is part of a job family (Associate Engineer, Engineer, and Senior 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

This position is part of the Electric Distribution Planning team. The Electric Distribution Planning Engineer is responsible for electric distribution system load forecasting, capacity planning, project development, work plan prioritization, and lifecycle asset replacement programs that ensure safe, reliable, cost-effective, and responsive delivery of electric service to customers.

Job Responsibilities

The Electric Distribution Planning Engineer is expected to apply sound and diversified knowledge of power distribution engineering principles and practices as well as make independent decisions concerning an assigned planning area. The Planning Engineer works closely with Electric Operations supervisors and designers, area reliability and customer service managers, System Operations Center supervisors and dispatch personnel, substation construction and maintenance supervisors, and field construction work groups.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (May 2025 Graduates are eligible to apply)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Relevant Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of the design and function of the electric distribution system and power distribution equipment.
  • Professional engineering (PE) license in the state of Wisconsin.

End Date: 01/19/2025 

Pay Range Minimum:  $64,949.56 

Pay Range Maximum:  $128,844.04 

 

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.

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WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

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Location: 

Milwaukee, WI, US, 53203 Racine, WI, US, 53406

Company:  We Energies (WE)
Req ID:  4845


Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee