What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer 1 - Gas and Electric Utilities position at Wisconsin Public Service?
Wisconsin Public Service Corp, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Designer 1 - Gas and Electric Utilities in our Oshkosh, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by Local No. 420 IUOE.
Job Responsibilities
The main focus of this position is the design of commercial and industrial gas and electric projects, including:
Required Education
Minimum Posting Range: $54.38
Maximum Posting Range: $58.22
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.
Job Responsibilities
The main focus of this position is the design of commercial and industrial gas and electric projects, including:
- Electric single and three phase system, service, and upgrades
- Electric single and three phase system improvements
- Electric single and three phase company reconstructions
- Electric single and three phase relocations
- Electric single and three phase industrial parks
- Electric single and three phase reconductoring
- Electric single and three phase conversions
- Electric single and three phase road moves
- Subdivisions
- Dovop/Danger/Reject pole – single phase & 3 phase
- Governmental and private lighting
- Primary metering
- Communications make-ready
- Gas system, service, and upgrades
- Gas renewals
- Gas relocations
- Gas reconstructions
- Gas system improvements
- Gas road moves
- Gas industrial parks
- Any Designer 2 task
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Education
- Technical degree or equivalent in Electric Power Distribution or Gas Utility Construction and Service OR successful completion of a certificate program that aligns with those previously listed OR
- Associate degree or equivalent education in one of the following disciplines: Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or other associate degree programs that align with those previously named or equivalent Armed Forces training OR
- Completion of a state indentured utility design apprenticeship OR
- In lieu of meeting one of the education requirements above, a minimum of 3 years equivalent utility design experience is required in electric, gas or communications facilities
- 1 years’ working with Microsoft products
- 3 years’ customer contact experience in one of the following areas: utility, construction, industrial, or commercial
- 3 years’ experience in utility design of electric, gas or communications facilities OR 3 years’ of utility distribution construction experience OR completion of a state indentured utility design apprenticeship
- Valid Drivers License
- Technician Selection System (TECH): Ability to use numerical information presented in drawings, prints, and graphs to solve arithmetic problems, ability to use symbols and codes to locate objects on a map, comprehension of pictured mechanical principles, and the ability to read, apply rules and make decisions based upon written information.
Minimum Posting Range: $54.38
Maximum Posting Range: $58.22
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.
Learn more at
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.
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