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Start Up (Commissioning) Engineer

Wisconsin Public Service
United States, Wisconsin, Green Bay
2850 South Ashland Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 02, 2025
WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Start Up (Commissioning) Engineer in our Green Bay, Wisconsin and Wausau, Wisconsin locations. This position is part of the Customer Service and Operations business unit in the Start-Up Engineering Group. This position is part of a job family (Associate Engineer, Engineer, and Senior 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 Summary The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for evaluating the condition of electrical equipment after installation, but before final energization to verify equipment functions as designed. This position will require travel throughout the Wisconsin Public Service territory and will primarily work in substations and power plant facilities. This role will require field work during a variety of different weather conditions. Job Responsibilities Complete pre-construction quality assurance checks to assure schematics, wiring diagrams, and physical prints align. Collaborate with various project stakeholders to develop detailed commissioning plans and associated cost estimates. Perform all aspects of electrical protective relay, control, and communication scheme commissioning. Provide training, technical support, and engineering guidance for field personnel as necessary to aid them in performing maintenance and testing of protection systems. Lead and coordinate commissioning activities with various project stakeholders. Provide engineering design support for smaller protection, control, and substation engineering projects. Utilize and apply advanced engineering techniques to resolve complex problems identified during commissioning. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Valid driver's license and meet the company's requirements for driving Candidates must be willing to travel to other company locations and be willing to be called in during off hours if a problem arises 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 Experience engineering, commissioning, troubleshooting, or testing electrical equipment Experience reading and interpreting one-lines, schematics, and drawings Excellent communication skills, both oral and written are essential Strong analytical and problem solving skills End Date: 07/16/2025 Pay Range Minimum: $66,898.00 Pay Range Maximum: $132,708.94 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 We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary. Learn more at Careers 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