Electrical Engineer - Substations for Wind / Solar / Battery Storage Generation Assets

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, seeks an Electrical Engineer for Wind/Solar/Battery Storage Generation Assets. The role involves technical support for substations and plant equipment, ensuring operational success. Located in South Milwaukee, WI, it offers a hybrid work arrangement with flexibility for remote work. The position requires expertise in engineering analysis and project management within the Renewables Operations and Maintenance Engineering Team.
We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, subsidiaries of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Wind/Solar/Battery Storage Generation Asset Substation Engineer (Associate - Principal) for our Renewables Operations and Maintenance Engineering Team. This position can be located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin or within a reasonable drive to any of our WEC Energy Group renewables locations in WI, IL, IA, SD, NE, and KS.This position currently offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/on-site) with time spent in the office.This position is part of a job family (Associate Engineer, Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Principal Engineer) where experience will be the determining factor.About UsWEC 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 SummaryThis role will be focused on technical support and problem solving associated with the long term ownership of generator systems, substations, and balance of plant equipment for the Renewables O&M Engineering Team. This engineering role will support and ensure the operational success of wind/solar/battery storage plant assets in the WEC Fleet, as well provide subject matter expertise and technical review for new plants to be added to our rapidly expanding renewable fleet.Job ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates ownership of assigned equipment. Highly knowledgeable of design basis for a variety of systems. Supplies advanced system and plant wide knowledge to troubleshoot and improve performance and reliability. Utilizes performance monitoring tools and independently performs advanced calculations, tests and engineering analysis to develop recommendations to maintain and improve plant system and equipment performance, efficiency and reliability.Participates in long-term budget process for capital projects. Selects alternatives for projects based on the results of technical, economic and regulatory analyses. Prepares RFPs, coordinates the evaluation process and provides a recommendation. Performs contract administration and construction inspections for complex multidisciplinary projects. Provides detailed interpretation of drawings, specification, conditions, requirements and agreements. Communicates technical requirements to consultants and contractors.Preparation of complex engineering designs, construction and material specifications and project schedules, design and implementation of material and equipment evaluation methods, preparation of feasibility studies and/or cost-benefit analyses of proposed projects and/or review of third party construction plans. Provides subject matter expertise to field and staff personnel. Leads complex Root Cause Analysis activities and performs peer checks on Root Cause Analyses.Properly applies a wide variety of codes, standards and regulations and coaches others on proper use. Updates drawings and other engineering documentation and maintains corporate records by filing in accordance with business unit guidelines.Leads project teams on moderately complex assignments.Travel is required for site visits to perform inspections and QA/QC of project work across the WEC territory.Minimum Qualifications* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringPreferred QualificationsRelevant experience with inverter-based power generation plantsRelevant experience with collector and interconnection substationsEngineering experience operating, maintaining, testing, commissioning, and/or troubleshooting any of the following areas:Substation medium and high voltage equipmentMedium voltage underground electrical distribution systemsPadmount step up transformers and switchgearOverhead transmission and distribution systemsProtective relays and overcurrent devicesSCADA systems, power plant controllers and substation RTUsCentral and string PV invertersOther balance of plant systemsExperience reviewing and using site drawings such as single line diagrams, schematics, communication network and fiber diagrams, collector systems and access roads layouts, racking and structural steel, foundations, and grading plansDesign experience with any of the above topicsProject management and/or lead engineering experiencePerformance analytics and data visualization experience using MS Power BI, Excel, or similar softwareExperience working across teams in setting standards for operation, maintenance, design, or other processesEnd Date: 04/05/2026Pay Range Minimum: $68,436.68Pay Range Maximum: $156,125.32The 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 benefitsWe reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.Learn more at CareersWEC 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.EEO/AA policies and statementsLocation:Milwaukee, WI, US, 53203 Darien, WI, US, 53114 Cobb, WI, US, 53526 Cambria, WI, US, 53923 Malone, WI, US, 53049 Green Bay, WI, US, 54307-9001 Montfort, WI, US, 53569Company: We Energies (WE)Req ID: 6256