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Engineering Manager

Peoples Gas
Chicago, IL Temporary
POSTED ON 7/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/21/2026
Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Engineering Manager in our Chicago, Illinois 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

Leads a team or multiple teams of engineering supervisors, engineers and support staff responsible for complex engineering design projects. Has full technical responsibility for planning, developing, interpreting, organizing , coordinating and executing a variety of projects which are complex in nature and require the application of engineering and project management skills.

Job Responsibilities

  • Ensures that design and support teams have the proper resource allocation, are correctly prioritizing workloads and that clear and concise deadlines are met.
  • Is involved with and can lead collaboration efforts with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the proper development and progression of PGL project portfolios.
  • Responsible for the development of key metrics to show progress of work and to identify areas of improvement with the opportunity to implement new or improve upon already existing processes and procedures.
  • Develops scope of work, design criteria and selection of outside service providers.
  • Provides input and is involved with the implementation of new regulatory requirements that impact PGL analysis and design.
  • Performs other department work as needed including, preparing and monitoring departmental budgets, reviewing and approving departmental invoices and presenting departmental updates to various audiences.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
  • 7 years relevant engineering experience. Demonstrated experience leading or supervising others.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Working with and understanding related internal PGL gas standards and Federal codes (CFR 192).


End Date: 07/29/2026

Pay Range Minimum: $119,696.20

Pay Range Maximum: $179,544.04

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.

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

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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.

Salary : $119,696 - $179,544

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