Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Journeyman Electrician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical systems, including installation, maintenance, and repair. This role requires a strong understanding of electrical codes and safety regulations, as well as the ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams. The Journeyman Electrician will work on various construction sites, ensuring that all electrical systems are built and maintained to the highest standards. • $10,000 sign on bonus for qualifying candidates. Responsibilities • Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to determine the layout of electrical systems. • Utilize hand tools and power tools effectively for various tasks related to electrical work. • Conduct troubleshooting on electrical systems using voltmeters and logic controllers to diagnose issues. • Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and electrical codes while working on construction sites. • Collaborate with other tradespeople to complete projects efficiently and effectively. • Perform low voltage installations as required for specific projects. • Maintain a clean and organized work environment at all times. Skills • Proficient in electrical systems installation and maintenance. • Strong understanding of blueprint reading and technical schematics. • Experience with logic controllers and low voltage systems is a plus. • Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively. • Excellent problem-solving skills with a logical approach to troubleshooting. • Familiarity with construction site protocols and safety regulations. • Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with team members. Join our team as a Journeyman Electrician where your skills will contribute significantly to our projects while ensuring safety and quality standards are met! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $34.96 - $39.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) 3% Match • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee discount • Flexible schedule • Flexible spending account • Fuel card • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Retirement plan • Safety equipment provided • Vision insurance Compensation Package: • Bonus opportunities • Double time pay • Hourly pay • Overtime pay • Signing bonus Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday • On call • Overtime • Rotating weekends • Year round work Work Location: In person
See More Details >>WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Supervisor Electric Construction and Maintenance in our Wausau, 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 We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Substation Supervisor to lead a team of represented employees responsible for the operation, maintenance, and construction of our electrical substations. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in substation equipment and systems, coupled with exceptional leadership and communication skills to effectively manage a unionized workforce. The primary purpose of this job family position is to plan, organize and direct field personnel engaged in the operation, maintenance, and construction of electric substations and ancillary equipment of the Wisconsin Public Service (WPS)Electric Distribution System, the American Transmission Company (ATC) Electric Transmission System, the Wisconsin Public Service Power Generation’s Power Plant Fleet, in Northwest Wisconsin. This position supervises represented employees in various occupations who perform all construction and maintenance work within WPS substations. This position Supervises represented employees in various occupations who perform: a.) preventative maintenance, b.) corrective maintenance, c.) new substation construction, d.) existing substation modifications, e.) substation equipment switching, f.) miscellaneous electrical system construction and maintenance work in WPS owned buildings and facilities, and g.) miscellaneous electrical system construction and maintenance work in customer owned substations. Job Responsibilities • Establishes goals and objectives for their assigned Maintenance and/or Construction group with respect to work to be performed, personnel qualifications and costs. Directs employees and makes decisions regarding work activities to accomplish these goals. • Provides leadership to their assigned Maintenance and/or Construction group by conducting operational meetings and interfacing with multiple entities both internal and external to We Energies on operational, maintenance and design matters concerning electrical substation equipment and ancillary equipment. • Identify training needs and implement training plans for the effective development and utilization of assigned personnel. • Perform administrative functions of a first line supervisor including time sheet approval, coaching, counseling, administering discipline, performing employee reviews, etc. • Compliance with OSHA, We Energies Protective Card Procedures, Safety Rules and Programs including conducting safety meetings, performing field safety audits, identifying areas in need of improvement and implementing corrective actions, and conducting accident investigations. • Identifies best practices relative to implementing the We Energies and ATC maintenance and inspection program to maximize the value of work performed and minimize the risk, all within a limited budget. • Communicates with personnel about changes to schedule, availability of personnel, site readiness, readiness of work for release, and the like. Participates in managing overtime with a focus on cost containment, while maintaining optimal service. • Communicates with personnel to discuss assignments, changing priorities and system needs and make decisions concerning how and what work is to be done, to ensure that schedules are kept and customer commitments are met. • Prepares labor hour estimates for construction projects based on defined and undefined work scopes to assist in the budgeting and project approval processes. • Investigates and follows-up on system significant events including recommendations to prevent recurrence. • Review and approve practices, procedures and guidelines for the performance of field activities associated with maintenance and installation of substation equipment and ancillary equipment. Minimum Experience Required • High School Diploma, HSED, or GED • 5 years’ experience in electric design, construction and maintenance or 3 years supervisory experience in a relatedoperations environment, preferably in more than one functional and/or geographic area and with demonstratedsuccess in leading teams, exhibiting strong customer focus and setting strategic direction. • Good working knowledge of union contracts and employee relationship building. A supervisor shall have the abilityto establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, and contractors. Strong communication andorganizational skills are a benefit. • Sound understanding of the theory, maintenance and operation of: power transformers, load tap changers,instrument transformers, circuit breakers, protection relaying and control systems, batteries, battery chargers,auxiliary AC systems, surge arresters, bus conductors, connections, disconnects, fuses, hydraulic and vacuum/ SF6reclosers, SCADA & EMS. Any experience with any or all of these systems is a plus. • Demonstrate computer proficiency as required for the position. • Demonstrated competence in the electric substation field including a broad understanding of the electric utilityindustry. Specific understanding of NERC regulatory requirements is also a must. Candidates should have a soundoverall knowledge of residential, commercial and industrial maintenance and construction methods and practicesthrough work experience Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electric Technology or related discipline is a plus End Date: 06/15/2025 Pay Range Minimum: $88,472.54 Pay Range Maximum: $152,615.06 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 Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor for Employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. 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
See More Details >>WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Electrician 6 Maintenance & Construction or higher in our Wausau, Wisconsin location. Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm - Monday - Friday Pay & Benefits: • Starting pay is $35.22 and offers regular increases per the bargaining agreement. Benefits Include: • Medical/Dental/Vision Plan • 401K Plan • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays Job Summary Assist in ensuring safe and efficient substation and transmission (S&T) electrical operations by performing maintenance and construction of substation equipment and transmission lines, installing and maintaining control devices, organizing work assignments, and completing necessary documents. Job Responsibilities • Assist in performing electrical maintenance and construction of substation equipment and transmission lines: • operate high voltage switching equipment • perform simple hot stick work • perform rubber protective goods application • work on energized conductors above 600 volts • work in energized contact areas under observation of electrician class 1 or higher • observe and follow work procedures and safety practices • perform work according to construction standards and procedures • Assist in ensuring efficient organization of work assignments: • obtain required tools, materials, and prints • contact appropriate people to carry out assignments • Maintain necessary documents and complete paperwork: • prepare reports following accounting procedures • complete field revisions on drawings and records • Provide relief for other positions as required, and work without assistance in job areas where sufficient knowledge and training are present Minimum Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED/HSED and one of the following: • Associates Degree in an Electrical field or equivalent • Obtained Journeyman status in an Electrical, Instrument or I&E trade • Equivalent Armed Forces training • Valid drivers license • Must have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or be able to obtain one within 6 months Testing Requirements • Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST): Comprehension of pictured mechanical principles such as gears, levers, pulley systems, water flow, etc.; arithmetic skills in calculating distances shown in prints and drawings; and the ability to read and understand written material. End Date: 05/16/2025 Minimum Posting Range: $35.22 Maximum Posting Range: $55.99 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 Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor for Employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. 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
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Wausau, WI, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a significant presence in Wausau, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Wausau earn an average of $945 per week, with an annual overtime average of $48,640. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
