Design Specialist
WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Design Specialist. This position can be located at our Wausau, WI or Rhinelander, WI location.
Pay & Benefits:
- Starting pay is $56.41 and offers regular increases per the bargaining agreement.
Benefits Include:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
- 401K Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Job Responsibilities
The main focus of this position is electric and gas system design work including design of:
- Duct jobs
- Dual feeds
- Electric three phase extensions of more than 1 mile in a city or village limit
- Industrial parks that includes more than 2 fused pads or switch gears
- Road moves at an estimated project cost at or above $100,000
- Electric three phase reconstructions of more than ½ mile in a city or village limit
- Electric three phase reconstructions of more than 1 mile outside a city or village limit
- Conversions at an estimated project cost at or above $100,000
- Major communications make-ready projects at an estimated project cost at or above $100,000
- Gas system, service, and upgrades over 4” nominal diameter
- Gas renewals over 4” nominal diameter
- Gas relocations over 4” nominal diameter
- Gas reconstructions over 4” nominal diameter
- Gas system improvements over 4” nominal diameter
- Gas road moves over 4” nominal diameter
- Gas industrial parks over 4” nominal diameter
- Any Designer 1 or Designer 2 task
- Other duties as assigned
This is a company-wide position which provides specialized support to the entire WPS service territory.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirement:
- Technical degree or higher in one of the following disciplines: Electric Power Distribution or Gas Utility Construction and Service
OR - Associate degree or equivalent education in one of the following disciplines: Electrical, Mechanical, Civil engineering or other associate degree programs that align with those previously named or equivalent Armed Forces training
Experience Required:
Candidate must have experience in each of the following categories:
- 1+ years’ working with Microsoft products
- 3+ years’ customer contact experience in one of the following areas: utility, construction, industrial, or commercial
- 3+ years in design of electric or gas commercial/industrial facilities
- Valid Drivers License
End Date: 10/18/2024
Minimum Posting Range: $56.41
Maximum Posting Range: $57.93
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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