Associate Engineer - Field Operations

WEC Energy Group•Chicago, IL

32d•Onsite

About The Position

PGL, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an Associate Engineer - Field Operations in our Chicago, Illinois (38 W 64th 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 The Associate Engineer works under general supervision to provide Engineering support to field and staff personnel through a variety of projects and assignments. The Associate 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 an Associate Engineer you will learn to: Work with a variety of analytical software to provide solutions to improve efficiency of natural gas transmission and distribution systems 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 construction program Ensure we are delivering a quality service to our customers Work with various stakeholders and provide input on technical engineering aspects of projects 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
0-2 years' relevant engineering experience (internship/co-op experience may be included as relevant engineering)
Must possess a valid driver's license and meet company standards for driving

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide Engineering support to field and staff personnel through a variety of projects and assignments.
Evaluate system performance through modeling
Develop system designs
Oversee construction, maintenance, and operations activities
Investigate incidents
Trouble-shoot systems and equipment
Test materials
Work with a variety of analytical software to provide solutions to improve efficiency of natural gas transmission and distribution systems
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 construction program
Ensure we are delivering a quality service to our customers
Work with various stakeholders and provide input on technical engineering aspects of projects