We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a LNG Controls Engineering Specialist at our Oak Creek, Bluff Creek or Ixonia, Wisconsin locations. This position offers a flexible work arrangement (remote/hybrid) with time spent in the office based on needs.

 

This is a job family posting (Associate Engineering Specialist, Engineering Specialist, Senior Engineering Specialist, Principal Engineering Specialist) where experience will be the determining factor.

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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.

 

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Job Summary

The Engineer Specialist's primary responsibility will be to oversee all control and electrical engineering for WI Peak Shaving. This role supports the safe, reliable and compliant operation (49 CFR .193) at the We Energies LNG facilities.

 

The Engineering Specialist will manage projects that may be cross-functional in nature, complex, involve multiple stakeholders and have a medium to high degree of risk. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria; devises new approaches to problems encountered. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects; independently performs most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected.

Job Responsibilities Primary responsibilities of the Engineering Specialist is to support the management of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA),Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Support training operations with testing and maintenance of safety systems, process controls, communications, MCC and Switchgear. Support/train Operations with calibration of transmitters, meters, level sensors etc. required by 49 CFR .193. Manage firmware and licensing requirements for software. Work closely with WEC IT to manage Cyber Security processes and procedures. Support Operators in troubleshooting operational issues such as communications, instrumentation and control systems. Support capital and maintenance project planning and execution. Applies current methods to monitor and evaluate system performance and equipment condition in order to develop system plans which will minimize life cycle costs, while maintaining reliability, safety, performance and regulatory compliance. Has full technical and financial responsibility for planning, developing, organizing, coordinating, and scheduling a wide variety of engineering projects. Responsible for the preparation of specifications and review of bids in support of engineering projects. Responsible for identifying and executing improvement of existing programs, practices, and procedures through continuous process improvement techniques. Interacts with other business units, vendors, regulatory agencies and authorized inspectors to ensure regulatory compliance. Provides technical expertise, leadership, direction and training in various work groups. Travel to different work locations as needed.  Minimum Qualifications Bachelors Degree preferred. In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, an Associate’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related technical discipline with three years of engineering/project management experience will be accepted. Relevant engineering experience (internship/co-op experience may be included as relevant engineering). Preferred Qualifications Electrical Engineering and Industrial Controls experience. 

End Date: 11/13/2024 

Pay Range Minimum:  $64,949.56 

Pay Range Maximum:  $148,170.62 

 

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.

 

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

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