Substation Electrical Engineer

Wisconsin Public Service and We Energies, subsidiaries of WEC Energy Group, are seeking a Substation Electrical Engineer in our Milwaukee, WI location. This position offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement with time spent in the office.

This position is part of a job family (Associate Engineer / Engineer / Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer). Experience will be the determining factor.

Job Summary

The Substation Engineer is responsible for the design and material specification for new substations, modifications to existing substations and maintenance of existing substations. This position is expected to apply sound and diversified knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices as well as make independent decisions concerning assigned projects. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of the design and function of substation components, control systems and general site layout requirements.

This position is part of the Substation Engineering Group which is responsible for scope development, project cost estimates, design, materials procurement, contractor administration and design review, project management / support and construction interface for capital projects. The group is also responsible for assisting in the development of substation maintenance plans and activities, associated projects, and responding to substation equipment failures and related emergent events.

Job Responsibilities

• Assuming a lead role in the conceptual and detail design of both new substations and modifications to existing substations.
• Development of project scope, design and material specification and procurement for capital projects and maintenance of existing substations.
• Development of cost estimates and tracking of project budgets, construction schedules, as well as general project management.
• Interface with various internal groups to develop optimal design solutions. These groups typically include Area Planning, Project Management, Environmental, Protection, Supply Chain, Substation Construction and Maintenance, Relay Testing, Start-Up, SCADA, Operations and ATC.
• Working with equipment suppliers and contractors of various support services, evaluation of new technologies and products for use at We Energies substations.
• Writing and updating of specifications for labor, equipment and materials and revision of Substation Standards and Engineering Reference Manuals to reflect necessary changes per internal criteria and / or NEC, NESC, ANSI and IEEE.

This position is part of a job family (Associate Engineer / Engineer / Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer). Experience will be the determining factor.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

End Date : 06 / 26 / 2023

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

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