WEC Energy Group

Engineer- Gas Storage

WEC Energy Group$68K — $135K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • Valid driver's license meeting company standards
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or Industrial Engineering preferred
  • 2+ years experience with internal combustion or RICE engines (1,000+ horsepower) preferred
  • 2+ years experience with industrial infrastructure equipment (compressors, dryers, chillers) preferred
  • 2+ years working with related codes (Title 49 CFR 192, PSC 135, API, ASTM, MSS) preferred
  • 2+ years experience in liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing and cryogenics preferred

Responsibilities

  • Assess assigned Manlove Storage Field systems through analysis and inspections.
  • Develop designs, scopes, specifications, and project plans for operational improvement.
  • Provide project engineering and management support during construction and procurement.
  • Respond to engineering requests and assist with emergency response procedures.
  • Oversee complex projects to improve reliability and safety of storage field assets.
  • Investigate incidents, troubleshoot systems, and support technicians in operational issues.
  • Maintain required technical documentation and compliance reports.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness plans
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Employee discounts and perks
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description
Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Engineer- Gas Storage in our Fisher, Illinois location.

Job Summary

Manlove Field is a natural gas storage facility in Champaign County, Illinois, where natural gas is stored approximately 4,000 feet underground in sedimentary rock formations. The facility can store 36.5 Bcf of natural gas and also includes liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage. LNG is stored at -2606F in two insulated tanks, each with a capacity of approximately 12 million gallons, equivalent to 1 Bcf of natural gas when vaporized. The facility relies on complex on-site equipment and processes, including gas compression, dehydration, transportation, thermal swing adsorption, waste water management, liquefaction, and vaporization, to support natural gas storage, retrieval, and delivery to Chicago.

The Engineering team includes five engineers who serve as process owners and site technical staff responsible for equipment reliability, integrity assessment, operational planning, energy control procedure creation and complex engineering projects at Manlove Gas Storage. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the engineers plan, develop, coordinate, and execute projects that require engineering and project management expertise. They also support department work as needed, including engineering design, construction and material specifications, management of change, project budget monitoring, and contractor oversight.

Job Responsibilities

The Engineer serves as process owner for assigned Manlove Storage Field systems and supports safe, reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of storage field assets.

  • Assess assigned Manlove Storage Field systems through analysis, troubleshooting, inspections, testing, and operational reviews.
  • Develop designs, scopes, specifications, procedures, and project plans for Capital, O&M, maintenance, construction, and operational improvement work.
  • Provide project engineering and management support, including bid preparation, contractor coordination, procurement, construction support, issue resolution, inspections, and stakeholder communication.
  • Support Operations by responding to engineering requests and assisting with emergency response.
  • Oversee complex projects and operational excellence initiatives that improve reliability, safety, performance, compliance, and process effectiveness.
  • Investigate incidents, troubleshoot systems and equipment, test materials, and support technicians and control system administrators with operational concerns.
  • Maintain required reports, drawings, technical documentation, Elogs, SAP records, maintenance plans, budgets, forecasts, estimates, and project records.
  • Support management of change, document control, LOTO, inspections, records retention, operator qualification, training, mentoring, and procedure development.


This position is part of the Engineering job family (Associate Engineer, Engineer, or Senior Engineer); level will be based on experience.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • Must meet company standards for driving and maintain a valid driver's license


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or Industrial Engineering
  • 2+ years of internal combustion or RICE engines experience (1,000+ horsepower)
  • 2+ years of industrial infrastructure equipment (compressors, dryers, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, generators)
  • 2+ years of working with and understanding related codes (Title 49 CFR 192, PSC 135,API, ASTM, MSS, etc.)
  • 2+ years of pipeline construction processes experience (welding, tapping, hydro test, purging, tie-ins, etc.)
  • 2+ years of supporting field and well operations for underground natural gas storage assets.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing, cryogenics.
  • 2+ years of pipeline design, planning, and cost estimating

End Date: 07/10/2026

Pay Range Minimum: $68,436.68

Pay Range Maximum: $135,761.08

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.

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Size
6,938 employees
Market Cap
$30 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.2 billion
Founded
1981
5 Year Trend
+2.2%
Revenue
$7.2 billion
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