Associate Engineer- Field Operations

Career finder • Chicago, IL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

PGL, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Associate Engineer- Field Operations in our Chicago, Illinois (4025 W Peterson Ave) location. This position requires in office presence of 4 days a week.

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 
As a shop Engineer, you will learn:

Operation and maintenance of existing gas mains and services
Installation process of new facilities and the retirement of existing ones
Understanding customer gas supply needs including meter and regulator requirements.
Response and support in emergency situations
Coordinate with design engineers, project managers, and construction project managers to understand the lifecycle of a project including as-builting.
Exposure to design, project management, gas operations, and customer service software
Technical responsibility for planning, developing, interpreting, organizing, coordinating and executing a variety of projects that are complex in nature and require the application of engineering and project management skills.

This position is part of the Engineering 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• The Associate Engineer requires: 0-2 years relevant engineering experience
• The Engineer requires: 2-5 years relevant engineering experience
• Must meet company standards for driving and maintain a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Project/process management experience

Responsibilities

• Operation and maintenance of existing gas mains and services
• Installation process of new facilities and the retirement of existing ones
• Understanding customer gas supply needs including meter and regulator requirements.
• Response and support in emergency situations
• Coordinate with design engineers, project managers, and construction project managers to understand the lifecycle of a project including as-builting.
• Exposure to design, project management, gas operations, and customer service software
• Technical responsibility for planning, developing, interpreting, organizing, coordinating and executing a variety of projects that are complex in nature and require the application of engineering and project management skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level