Associate Engineer
Automate your job search with Sonara.
Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.1
Reclaim your time by letting our AI handle the grunt work of job searching.
We continuously scan millions of openings to find your top matches.
Overview
Job Description
PGL, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an Associate Engineer - Distribution Design in our Chicago, Illinois (200 E Randolph St) location.
About Us
WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.
As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don't just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.
If you're talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The Associate Engineer works under general supervision to provide Engineering support to field staff and personnel through a variety of projects and assignments. The Associate Engineer evaluates system performance through modeling, develops system designs, oversees construction, maintenance, and operations activities, investigates incidents, trouble-shoots systems and equipment, tests materials, and performs other assignments.
As an Associate Engineer, you will learn to:
- Ensure a safe and reliable natural gas system is maintained for Peoples Gas customers
- Work with a variety of software to analyze design feasibility, create initial design estimate and progress designs through approval for construction
- Understand the operation of gas facilities to properly supply natural gas to customers
- Develop knowledge of the installation process of new facilities and the retirement of existing ones as a part of new pipeline replacement program
- Work with various stakeholders and provide input on technical engineering aspects of projects
This position is part of the Engineering job family (Associate Engineer and Engineer). Experience will be the determining factor.
These positions are part of our engineering rotation program. This provides our Engineers opportunity to learn a variety of engineering functions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (May 2026 Grads will be included)
- Must meet company standards for driving and maintain a valid driver's license
End Date: 05/06/2026
Pay Range Minimum: $68,436.68
Pay Range Maximum: $118,053.26
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.
WEC Energy Group benefits
We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
Learn more at Careers
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.
EEO/AA policies and statements
Location:
Chicago, IL, US, 60601
Company: People Gas (PG)
Req ID: 6585
Automate your job search with Sonara.
Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.
