• Operations Support Engineer

    WEC Energy Group (Pewaukee, WI)


    Operations Support Engineer

     

    We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Operations Support Engineer in our Pewaukee, Wisconsin location. This position offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/on-site) with time spent in the Pewaukee, Wisconsin 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 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 Responsibilities

    The Operations Support Engineer supports Local Balancing Authority real-time system operations. This includes:

     

    + Supporting interconnected system operations within MISO

    + Running power flow studies and contingency analysis

    + Maintaining and tuning state estimator model and coordinating models with ATC and MISO

    + Coordinating setup of real-time data flows and calculations for changes and new substations across business systems including SCADA, ICCP, energy accounting, and PI Historian

    + Providing engineering support to real-time system operations team

    + Collaborate across multiple business units including Power Generation and Wholesale Infrastructure and Fuels

    + Position is expected to pass NERC RC System Operator Certification test within 1 year of hire

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

     

    This position requires unescorted access to certain critical cyber assets which would require applicants to satisfy all Company and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard 004 security requirements, which includes a background investigation.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

    + Power Systems knowledge

    + Utility experience

    + Power Flow Analysis software experience

     

    End Date: 08/20/2025

     

    Pay Range Minimum: $66,898.00

     

    Pay Range Maximum: $152,615.06

     

    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 (https://www.wecenergygroup.com/careers/benefits.htm)

     

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

     

    Learn more at Careers (https://www.wecenergygroup.com/careers/index.htm)

     

    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.

     

    EEO/AA policies and statements (https://www.wecenergygroup.com/careers/equal-employment-opportunity.htm)

    Location:

    Pewaukee, WI, US, 53188

     

    Company: We Energies (WE)

     

    Req ID: 5454