Electric Distribution Controller
We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Electric Distribution Controller in our Pewaukee, 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
As an Electric Distribution Controller, you will be responsible for the safe and reliable operation of We Energies’ electric distribution system. This includes initiating corrective actions for system issues, maintaining accurate operational records, and recording system configurations.
This position operates on a rotating shift schedule.
Job Responsibilities
- Monitor weather conditions and take action to manage potential impacts on the distribution system
- Operate the Outage Management System (OMS) to accurately reflect outage conditions, including customer impact, cause, and estimated restoration time
- Troubleshoot and initiate repairs for distribution system problems
- Develop and implement restoration plans to address customer outages
- Assign emergent work to relevant departments as needed
- Provide work direction to field personnel for planned switching and during restoration of customer outages
- Prepare and assign planned switching tasks to field personnel to support construction, maintenance, and timely switching commitments
- Collaborate with field personnel, law enforcement, and fire departments during emergencies to ensure public and responder safety
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma, HSED, or GED required
- Must successfully complete a one-year, comprehensive in-house training program. Upon completion of the training program there will be an increase to salary.
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with team members, governmental agencies, and customers
- This role requires unescorted access to critical cyber assets. Candidates must meet all company and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard 004 security requirements, including passing a background check
- Collaboration Skills, demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team oriented environment, ensuring smooth coordination between field personnel, control room staff and external agencies
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of utility distribution equipment, system protection devices
- Competence in using computers and relevant software
Testing Requirement
System Operator/Power Dispatch II (SOPD): ability to analyze information and logically derive conclusions, mathematical usage, reading comprehension, ability to monitor multiple tasks simultaneously and move between them to respond as needed.
End Date: 10/23/2025
Pay Range Minimum: $88,472.54
Pay Range Maximum: $132,708.94
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.
Pewaukee, WI, US, 53188
Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee