About PGL:
PGL is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group. 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.
Position Summary
The Associate Engineer works under general supervision to provide Engineering support to field staff and 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. This position is part of the Engineering job family (Associate Engineer and Engineer). Experience will be the determining factor.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all work is performed according to safety rules, work procedures and construction standards and according to the engineered design
- Ensure the safe operation of our distribution facilities and maintain prompt response to emergencies
- Ensure Customer Satisfaction goals are met and customer concerns are addressed promptly related to construction activities
- Ensure work force is effectively trained so as to develop employee skills as well as meet all legal requirements for training
- Provide direct reports with training and work experience opportunities necessary to ensure personal success.
- Monitor and manage workload and schedule to meet required by dates. Work with all areas to share resources as necessary.
- Develop and implement innovative construction and maintenance practices to reduce costs and improve efficiency
- Ensure effective management of construction contracts and contractors
- Provide strategic direction for contracted labor resources
- Provide direction and support to engineering, expediting and construction to achieve departmental and Area goals for on-time service installations, reliability and budgets
- Provide oversight of work scheduling and resource allocation either globally or within an Area depending on assignment
- Establish, monitor and manage key business process, metrics and cost controls to achieve construction and operational goals
- Monitor, manage and control operational budgets to meet budgetary goals
- Develop and implement staffing plan
- Provide leadership during escalated events (storms, outages, other emergency situations)
- Fill leadership roles as necessary (Area Manager, Manager of Customer Service, Operations Supervisor, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (May 2026 Grads will be included)
- Must meet company standards for driving and maintain a valid driver’s license
Disclaimer:
WEC 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.