Designer 1 Job Details | Career finder

WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Designer 1 in our Sheboygan, Wisconsin location.

Pay & Benefits:

• Starting pay is $49.71 offers regular increases per the bargaining agreement.

Benefits Include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
• 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Holidays

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

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

• Technical degree or higher in one of the following disciplines: Electric Power Distribution or Gas Utility Construction and Service

  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

Required Experience

• 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 design of electric facilities or 3+ years’ of utility distribution construction experience
• Valid Drivers License

Testing Requirements

• Technician Selection System (TECH)-Technician level: 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

End Date: 05/19/2025 

Minimum Posting Range:  $49.71 

Maximum Posting Range:  $53.21 

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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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.

Location: 

Sheboygan, WI, US, 53081

Company:  Wisconsin Public Service (WPS)

Req ID:  5318

Nearest Major Market: Sheboygan

Nearest Secondary Market: Green Bay