What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Major Projects Supervisor position at WEC Energy Group?
We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Engineering Major Projects Supervisor in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. This position offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/on-site).
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.
The principal responsibilities include engineering and construction management of capital improvements. The Engineering Major Projects Supervisor manages scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful start-up and commissioning of projects, provides record keeping and ongoing system monitoring in support of operations, maintenance and future planning, provides benchmarking information on engineering and construction services and is involved with resource allocation functions. The Engineering Major Projects Supervisor manages large Distribution, Transmission, or Substation capital improvement projects.
- Project scoping, permitting, and licensing.
- Ensure accurate completion of construction cost estimates, engineering design, construction management, and job close-out.
- Write and enforce contracts and ensure on-time and on-budget project completions.
- Monitor and evaluate in-house engineering and construction and/or external engineering and construction workforces.
- Apply a wide variety of codes, standards and regulations and coach others on proper use.
- Complete engineering documentation and maintain corporate records.
- Coordinate with professional engineering staff to improve equipment and system reliability, efficiency and performance.
- Conduct research on complex issues to develop innovative approaches.
- Lead large projects in response to evolving industry standards, environmental and regulatory requirements, advanced technology opportunities and/or performance improvement needs.
- Prepare RFP's, review proposals and make recommendations based on advanced knowledge of requirements.
- Coordinate preparation, approval and distribution of standards, specifications and contract language.
- Perform contract administration and construction inspections for complex, multidisciplinary projects. Provide oversight to ensure successful completion of all aspects of large projects.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- 5 years of relevant engineering experience
- Valid Driver's License
- Professional Engineer (PE) License or the ability to obtain one after accepting the role.
- Experience in a leadership role in engineering or construction
- Proven project management, planning and organizing, budgeting and business acumen skills
- Problem solving, leadership and decision-making abilities
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated track record of effectively communicating and functioning in diverse environments including those with political, union, environmental and regulatory agendas
End Date: 08/28/2026
Pay Range Minimum: $104,083.72
Pay Range Maximum: $156,125.32
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.
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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.
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Salary : $104,084 - $156,125