Project Manager (Engineering Specialist)

Career finder•Milwaukee, WI

21h•$68,437 - $135,761•Hybrid

About The Position

Wisconsin Electric Power, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Project Manager (Engineering Specialist) in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location for the Power Generation Project Department. This position currently offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/on-site) with time spent at the office or at a job site. This position is part of a job family (Associate Engineer, Engineer, and Senior Engineer) where experience will be the determining factor. If you are currently in this Job Family, it will be a lateral move. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related technical discipline. 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.
Valid driver’s license and meet the company’s requirements for driving

Nice To Haves

2+ years of relevant engineering experience
2+ years of project or construction management experience
Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

Manage capital projects across our Power Generation Fleet territory, which could entail work at Gas Storage, Battery Storage, Wind, Solar, or Fossil Fuel sites.
Collaborate with and manage contractors for project and labor needs.
Lead scope development to include: analysis and recommendations of design options, recommendations for structures, systems and components, preparation of engineering designs, material and constructions specifications and cost estimates, review of internal and external construction plans and implementation of construction activities for more complex projects.
Develop project budgets, schedules, and reporting of financial performance including periodic project updates.
Lead vendor selection based on project needs, serve as safety liaison to projects, and serve as point of contact for project activities.
Develop project authorization requests (PAR) and attend senior leadership project team (SPT) as required.
Serve as project interface between the plant projects group and fleet facilities.