Designer

We Energies; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

We Energies in Appleton, Wisconsin is seeking Designers. This apprenticeship-adjacent role supports design engineering, cost analysis, and system maintenance for electric utility infrastructure. A State of Wisconsin indentured apprenticeship program applies; transcripts must be provided.

The position requires an associate degree or four years of related experience and a valid driver's license. We Energies offers opportunities to work with multiple software tools in a Windows environment and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in electrical, mechanical, civil, architectural, electronic, utilities engineering, or similar technology.
• Minimum of four years of utility or engineering design experience if no degree.
• Valid driver's license required.
• DOT drug and alcohol testing may apply in some locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide design engineering
• Prepare cost details
• Perform analyses
• Solve problems
• Coordinate with outside contractors, consultants, and government agencies
• Ensure system safety, standards, and integrity
• Use Windows-based software tools

Skills

Engineering design

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate degree in relevant engineering

Job description

• Providing design engineering

We Energies , a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking Designers in our Appleton, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by We Energies L2150 Union.

Job Responsibilities

The Principal Duties For The Designer Include

• Providing design engineering
• Cost details
• Analysis
• Problem-solving
• Third-party authorizations in a cost-effective manner for new services orders, rewires, system maintenance, facility relocations and other orders as assigned.
• Integrates knowledge, experience, governmental codes, industry standards and determines company requirements, to solve technical problems in a safe, cost effective manner that satisfy energy service needs.
• Provides technical support to and coordination between outside contractors, consultants, other utilities, and governmental agencies.
• Ensures that the system meets company, governmental, and customer performance and safety standards. The Designer performs the preceding to ensure system integrity.
• Will work with various software applications in a Windows environment.

There is a State of Wisconsin indentured apprenticeship program associated with this occupation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must have an associate degree or equivalent education in electrical, mechanical, civil, architectural, electronic, utilities engineering, or similar technology. Similar technology includes but is not limited to: Renewable Energy, Drafting and Design, Geospatial Surveying and Geographic Information System.
• In lieu of the degree requirement, a minimum of four years equivalent utility or engineering design experience is required in gas, electric or communications utility design, electrical, mechanical, civil or architectural design.
• Applicant must have a valid driver's license and meet the company's requirements for driving.
• For positions in some locations, applicants must comply with DOT Part 199 pipeline drug and alcohol testing.

Official transcripts are required and should be submitted at the time of your application to the assigned HR Associate; must be attached to application or provided to HR within ten (10) days of the posting closing date. If you do not have your transcripts, please take the necessary steps to be able to provide them prior to being scheduled for any testing.

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.

Designer Structured Interview (DSGN) - Competencies are decision making; initiative; interpersonal skills/listening; conflict resolution; problem solving; safety awareness; adaptability; time management; cooperation; and work commitment.

End Date: 10/23/2026

Minimum Posting Range: $31.53

Maximum Posting Range: $52.56

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, certificates, 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.