Designer 1 - Gas and Electric Utilities

Wisconsin Public Service; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Public Service Corp in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a Designer 1 for gas and electric utilities. This role involves electric and gas system design, upgrades, relocations, and reconstructions across multiple asset types. The position is represented by Local No.

420 IUOE and requires relevant technical education or an apprenticeship, plus several years of utility design experience. The pay range posted is $54.38–$58.22 per hour, reflecting minimum and maximum for the role.

Qualifications

• Requires technical degree or certificate in Electric Power Distribution or Gas Utility Construction and Service, or an equivalent certificate program.
• Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or related fields may satisfy minimum education.
• Completion of a state indentured utility design apprenticeship.
• Alternatively, 3 years of wholesale utility design experience may substitute education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Electric and gas system projects including upgrades, reconstructions, relocations and conversions.
• Dovop/Danger/Reject pole handling for single and 3-phase systems.
• Governmental and private lighting, primary metering, and communications make-ready tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Customer contact

Utility design experience

Driver's license

Education

Technical degree or certificate in Electric Power Distribution or Gas Utility Construction and Service

Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering

State indentured utility design apprenticeship

3 years equivalent utility design experience in lieu of education

Job description

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

• 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 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

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 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

Testing Requirements

• 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.

End Date: 11/19/2026

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.