Associate Engineer

PGL, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an Associate Engineer - Field Operations in our Chicago, Illinois (38 W 64th St) 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.

The Associate Engineer works under general supervision to provide Engineering support to field and staff personnel through a variety of projects and assignments. The Associate Engineer evaluates system performance through modeling, develops system designs, oversees construction, maintenance, and operations activities, investigates incidents, trouble-shoots systems and equipment, tests materials, and performs other assignments.

As an Associate Engineer you will learn to:

• Work with a variety of analytical software to provide solutions to improve efficiency of natural gas transmission and distribution systems
• Understand the operation of gas facilities to properly supply natural gas to customers
• Develop knowledge of the installation process of new facilities and the retirement of existing ones as a part of new pipeline construction program
• Ensure we are delivering a quality service to our customers
• Work with various stakeholders and provide input on technical engineering aspects of projects
  

These positions are part of our engineering rotation program. This provides our Engineers opportunity to learn a variety of engineering functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 0-2 years' relevant engineering experience (internship/co-op experience may be included as relevant engineering)
• Must possess a valid driver's license and meet company standards for driving

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Project/process management experience

End Date: 12/05/2025

Pay Range Minimum: $66,898.00

Pay Range Maximum: $108,709.38

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.

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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.

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