Electrician (South)

We Energies; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

We Energies in West Allis, Wisconsin seeks an Electrician (South) to install, maintain, repair and operate electrical equipment across substations, power plants, and company or customer facilities. Responsibilities include working on AC/DC systems, hi-voltage equipment, and limited operation/switching.

The role requires a State Licensed Journeyman Electrician or equivalent and relevant education/experience, with residency within 40 driving miles of headquarters and relocation if needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a State Licensed Journeyman Electrician.
• Minimum two years' experience as a max rated Electrician/Substation Electrician in the last 10 years.
• Associate's Degree in an Electrical field or equivalent training.
• 2 years of electrical engineering coursework or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Construct, install, inspect, repair and operate electrical equipment in substations, power plants, and facilities.
• Work on AC/DC control systems and hi-voltage transmission and distribution equipment.
• Perform limited electrical operation and switching.
• Carry out other specialized duties as required.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician license

Education

Associate's Degree in Electrical field

Electrical engineering coursework (2 years)

Technical diploma in Electrical Power Distribution

Job description

We Energies , a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Electrician (South) in our West Allis, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by L2150.

The Electrician (South) is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and operating all electrical equipment, both AC and DC, transmission and distribution and telecommunications equipment, located in substations, power plants, and company-owned buildings, as well as customer-owned buildings and substations. Includes limited operation and switching in all locations.

Job Responsibilities

The following are the principle duties of the Electrician (South) position:

• Construct, install, inspect, repair and operate electrical equipment located in substations, power plants, steam tunnels, vaults, telecommunications buildings, as well as company and customer facilities
• Work on AC/DC control systems as well as hi-voltage transmission and distribution equipment
• Perform limited electrical operation and switching
• Perform other specialized and miscellaneous duties as required or assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Applicant must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be a current State Licensed Journeyman Electrician.
• Have a minimum of two years' experience as a max rated Electrician/Plant Electrician/Substation Electrician occupation within the last 10 years.
• Have an Associate's Degree in an Electrical field such as Utilities Engineering Technology, Substation Tech or equivalent military training.
• Have successfully completed 2 years of electrical engineering coursework at an accredited post-secondary school.
• Technical diploma in an Electrical Power Distribution or equivalent.
• The selected applicant must reside within 40 driving miles of their headquarters. Such employees will be required to relocate to meet this residency requirement within 12 months from date of physical transfer

End Date

10/20/2026

Minimum Posting Range

$35.72

Maximum Posting Range

$59.51

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.