Engineer - Water Quality
WBS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an Engineer for our Environmental Water Quality Team in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location.
This position is part of a job family (Engineer, Sr 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 - Water Quality is responsible for developing creative and cost effective solutions for a wide range of environmental issues. The position involves leading projects to implement the company's environmental strategy, advocacy, policy development, compliance programs and underlying regulatory requirements (enterprise wide or client specific), either independently or as a member of a team.
The individual must be able to interface with all levels of management and represented personnel and be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, consultants and regulators. This position requires a sound overall knowledge of local, state and federal environmental regulations, and the utility industry.
Job Responsibilities
- Obtaining NPDES permits and approvals, implementing permit requirements, and submitting discharge monitoring reports for facilities.
- Conducting permitting and licensing activities necessary to gain governmental agency approvals to construct and operate electric and gas distribution systems, electric generating facilities, renewable energy facilities, and gas storage facilities.
- Ensuring compliance with storage tank requirements and spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plan requirements across the corporation.
- Work assignments will include periodic coverage, including emergency response or planned off-hours work. Some travel is required
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 2+ years of relevant engineering experience
Preferred Qualifications
- A strong technical understanding of government regulations, environmental science, or related field
- Experience supporting water quality-related compliance, permitting and licensing activities to gain governmental agency approvals
- Experience with waterway & wetland permitting (e.g., DNR Chapter 30, Army Corps permitting, including Water Quality Certifications)
End Date: 04/12/2026
Pay Range Minimum: $78,702.26
Pay Range Maximum: $135,761.08
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.
Milwaukee, WI, US, 53203
Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee