Designer 1 - Gas and Electric Utilities

WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Designer 1 - Gas and Electric Utilities in our Rhinelander, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by Local No. 420 IUOE.

Job Responsibilities

The main focus of this position is the design of commercial and industrial gas and electric projects, including:

- Electric single and three phase system, service, and upgrades

- Electric single and three phase system improvements

- Electric single and three phase company reconstructions

- Electric single and three phase relocations

- Electric single and three phase industrial parks

- Electric single and three phase reconductoring

- Electric single and three phase conversions

- Electric single and three phase road moves

- Subdivisions

- Dovop/Danger/Reject pole – single phase & 3 phase

- Governmental and private lighting

- Primary metering

- Communications make-ready

- Gas system, service, and upgrades

- Gas renewals

- Gas relocations

- Gas reconstructions

- Gas system improvements

- Gas road moves

- Gas industrial parks

- Any Designer 2 task

- Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

- 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

OR

- Completion of a state indentured utility design apprenticeship

OR

- In lieu of meeting one of the education requirements above, a minimum of 3 years equivalent utility design experience is required in electric, gas or communications facilities

Required Experience

- 1+ years’ working with Microsoft products - 3+ years’ customer contact experience in one of the following areas: utility, construction, industrial, or commercial - 3+ years’ experience in utility design of electric, gas or communications facilities OR 3+ years’ of utility distribution construction experience OR completion of a state indentured utility design apprenticeship

- Valid Drivers License

Testing Requirements

- Technician Selection System (TECH): Ability to use numerical information presented in drawings, prints, and graphs to solve arithmetic problems, ability to use symbols and codes to locate objects on a map, comprehension of pictured mechanical principles, and the ability to read, apply rules and make decisions based upon written information.

End Date: 02/17/2026

Minimum Posting Range: $52.29

Maximum Posting Range: $55.98

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.

WEC Energy Group benefits

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 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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