Design Specialist

WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Design Specialist in our Wausau, Wisconsin location.

Pay & Benefits

• Starting pay is $53.98 and offers regular increases per the bargaining agreement.
  
  
  

Benefits Include

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
• 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
  
  
  

Job Summary

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.
  
  
  

End Date: 07/17/2024

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.