Electric Distribution Controller
Listed on 2026-07-13
-
Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Field/Service Technician -
Energy/Power Generation
Electrical Engineering, Field/Service Technician
Electric Distribution Controller
We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking Electric Distribution Controller s in our Pewaukee, Wisconsin 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 As an Electric Distribution Controller, you will be responsible for the safe and reliable operation of We Energies' electric distribution system. This includes initiating corrective actions for system issues, maintaining accurate operational records, and recording system configurations. This position operates on a rotating shift schedule.
Job Responsibilities
- Monitor weather conditions and take action to manage potential impacts on the distribution system
- Operate the Outage Management System (OMS) to accurately reflect outage conditions, including customer impact, cause, and estimated restoration time
- Troubleshoot and initiate repairs for distribution system problems
- Develop and implement restoration plans to address customer outages
- Assign emergent work to relevant departments as needed
- Provide work direction to field personnel for planned switching and during restoration of customer outages
- Prepare and assign planned switching tasks to field personnel to support construction, maintenance, and timely switching commitments
- Collaborate with field personnel, law enforcement, and fire departments during emergencies to ensure public and responder safety
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma, HSED, or GED required
- Associate Electric Distribution Controller 0 - 2 Years of relevant experience
- Electric Distribution Controller 2 Years of relevant experience
- Utility Operations experience OR Knowledge of Electrical Theory, and/or Utility Distribution Systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Utility Operations experience, knowledge of electrical theory and utility distribution systems is preferred for the Associate Electric Distribution Controller level
- Competence in using computers and relevant software
Testing Requirements
- System Operator/Power Dispatch II (SOPD): ability to analyze information and logically derive conclusions, mathematical usage, reading comprehension, ability to monitor multiple tasks simultaneously and move between them to respond as needed.
- Suggested Preparation: A test brochure, tips and practice test are available on the EEI website. Access the materials using the following credentials: EEI website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and entering the Username: wehrtests and Password: getready (case sensitive).
Pay Range Minimum : $78,702.26 Pay Range Maximum : $
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.
Location:
Pewaukee, WI, US, 53188 Company:
We Energies (WE) Req
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).