Engineer - Distribution Design

PGL, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an Engineer - Distribution Design in our Chicago, Illinois (200 E Randolph 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.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Engineer works under general supervision to provide Engineering support to field staff and personnel through a variety of projects and assignments. The 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 a Engineer, you will learn to:

- Ensure a safe and reliable natural gas system is maintained for Peoples Gas customers

- Work with a variety of software to analyze design feasibility, create initial design estimate and progress designs through approval for construction

- 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 replacement program

- Work with various stakeholders and provide input on technical engineering aspects of projects

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

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

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

- 0-2 years' relevant engineering experience (internship/co-op experience may be included as relevant engineering)

- Must meet company standards for driving and maintain a valid driver's license

End Date: 08/19/2025

Pay Range Minimum: $66,898.00

Pay Range Maximum: $125,015.80

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.

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor for Employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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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