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Power Trader

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

... WEC Energy Group generation * Communicate frequently with personnel in Electric System Operations, Green Bay Remote Operations and power plants and with the Midcontinent Independent System Operator ...

WEC Energy Group

Power Trader

Milwaukee, WI

... WEC Energy Group generation * Communicate frequently with personnel in Electric System Operations, Green Bay Remote Operations and power plants and with the Midcontinent Independent System Operator ...

WEC Energy Group

Plant Operator

Oak Creek, WI · On-site

$54.31/hr

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking 2 Plant Operators in our Oak Creek ... Testing Requirements Plant Operator Selection System (POSS): Ability to read and understand ...

WEC Energy Group

Plant Operator

Oak Creek, WI

$54.31/hr

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking 2 Plant Operators in our Oak Creek ... Testing Requirements Plant Operator Selection System (POSS): Ability to read and understand ...

WEC Energy Group

Intern - Energy Analytics

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$23.10/hr

About Us WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation and distribution and ... Review cost parameters for electric generators to improve operating cost forecasting Minimum ...

WEC Energy Group

Plant Operator

Oak Creek, WI · On-site

$54.31/hr

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Plant Operator in our Oak Creek ... The employee starts and regulates equipment locally and remotely, as required, to meet the system ...

WEC Energy Group

Plant Operator

Oak Creek, WI

$54.31/hr

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Plant Operator in our Oak Creek ... The employee starts and regulates equipment locally and remotely, as required, to meet the system ...

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Do workers at WEC Energy Group get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
82% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

Does WEC Energy Group pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

At WEC Energy Group, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
73% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from WEC Energy Group affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
93% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at WEC Energy Group?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 83% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and October 2025.

Do workers at WEC Energy Group worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
93% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.

Do WEC Energy Group workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
62% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.

How easy is it for WEC Energy Group workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
86% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at WEC Energy Group?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
81% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do WEC Energy Group managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.

Do jobs at WEC Energy Group spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at WEC Energy Group?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
75% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Is working at WEC Energy Group good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
40% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at WEC Energy Group feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
45% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at WEC Energy Group get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
75% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at WEC Energy Group?

Some people feel stressed here.
53% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

Do people at WEC Energy Group enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
71% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

Do people at WEC Energy Group recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
43% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at WEC Energy Group?

Most people got enough training when they started.
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at WEC Energy Group?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 45% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think WEC Energy Group’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
65% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how WEC Energy Group is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
43% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

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Power Trader

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

WEC Energy Group
Utilities • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

WEC Energy Group rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Wisconsin Electric Power, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Power Trader in our Milwaukee, 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
The Power Trader is responsible for minimizing the net cost of serving WEC Energy Group retail and wholesale electric load obligations primarily through maximizing the value of the WEC Energy Group's owned and contracted generation resources while supporting reliable operations of the bulk electric system.
This position requires unescorted access to certain critical cyber assets which would require applicants to satisfy all company and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard 004 security requirements, which includes a background investigation.
The Power Trader is part of a job family (Power Trader, Principal Power Trader) where experience will be the determining factor.
Job Responsibilities
NOTE: The person in this position is considered a Marketing Function Employee for the purposes of the Wisconsin Electric - American Transmission Company Standards of Conduct Agreement.
  • Continuously evaluate company-owned and contracted generator availability and performance and maintain and update generation resource offers, in order to maximize the value of these assets in both the Day Ahead and Real Time markets
  • Support North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Reliability First (RFC) and Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) and Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) reliability requirements (Operating Reserve, Regulating Reserve, Control Performance Standard, Balancing Authority Area Control Error Limit, etc.)
  • Dispatch owned and contracted generation resources in real time (24x7) to support reliability in an economic and safe manner
  • Use load forecasting applications, weather forecasting services, weather and load history, and experience to forecast system loads
  • Create demand bids using load forecasts, market price forecasts for Day Ahead and Real Time markets, projected generator availability and commitments, projected net position, transmission system topology expectations derived from available information and experience, and in consideration of interrelationships with Financial Transmission Rights and generation asset values
  • Use pricing, operating, and market-driven tactics to create and optimize the WEC Energy Group net asset portfolio (load assets, generation assets, financial transmission rights, and other financial instruments) while maintaining compliance with Independent Market Monitor rules and requirements
  • Work closely with personnel in Electric System Operations and Green Bay Remote Operations to reliably and economically dispatch WEC Energy Group generation
  • Communicate frequently with personnel in Electric System Operations, Green Bay Remote Operations and power plants and with the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and the American Transmission Company (ATC) and other business partners as needed
  • Coordinate unit availability, maintenance requirements, and outage requirements for owned and contracted generation in a reliable and cost-effective manner.
  • Develop an understanding of various energy resources as the WEC Energy Group fleet incorporates new, complex technologies, including solar and battery resources, under the efficiency, sustainability and growth (ESG) initiative and generation reshaping plan (GRP)
  • Operate multiple computer applications for market operations, settlement, planning, monitoring and reporting purposes
  • Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of MISO operations and settlement business practices, rules and procedures, NERC reliability standards, and RFC/MRO reliability requirements. May participate in oversight of market operations activities of WEC Infrastructure (WECI) projects in MISO and other markets and/or conduct market operations activities for WECI projects
  • Understand and perform job duties consistent with FERC rules and tariffs, including the Standards of Conduct and MISO Market Monitoring and Mitigation

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years' experience in generation, bulk electric system operations, and/or wholesale electric markets
  • Strong analytical and computer skills
  • Thrive in a fast paced, continuously changing work environment and have the ability to deal with stressful situations effectively and make quick decisions, sometimes with limited information
  • NERC system operator certification required or the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with a 24/7 work environment
  • Formal or informal leadership experience
  • Experience in or familiarity with MISO or other regional transmission organization/independent system operator market operations
  • Experience in the wholesale electric market

End Date: 09/17/2026
Pay Range Minimum: $104,083.72
Pay Range Maximum: $179,544.04
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.
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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.
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