Introduction Are you looking to make a positive impact on the state of Wisconsin? Bring your passion for engineering, collaboration, and innovation to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin as a Gas Pipeline Safety Engineer! The Public Service Commission (PSC) is an independent state agency that is responsible for regulating more than 1,100 Wisconsin public utilities, which provide electric, natural gas, combined water and sewer utilities, and certain aspects of local telephone service to households and businesses throughout the state! The PSC of Wisconsin ensures safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible utility services and equitable access to telecommunications and broadband services.
The PSC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year. Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans after two months of employment) A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position's requirements. This specific position will be required to be in the office one day per week. An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan Well Wisconsin Wellness Program A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package! In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.
Position Summary Th Gas Pipeline Safety Engineer (Public Service Engineer Senior) position performs independent and innovative technical functions of a professional engineering nature for the regulation of natural gas utilities and natural gas pipeline operators in the State of Wisconsin. Work is performed under general supervision and assistance of the Natural Gas Engineering Supervisor, with guidance from other experienced engineers and is reviewed for results, engineering methods, and consistency with Commission policy and pertinent regulations. The primary responsibility is to monitor and enforce compliance with state and federal pipeline safety regulations to ensure the safe, reliable, and environmentally-sound operation of natural gas facilities, which currently includes over 70,000 miles of natural gas pipelines and liquefied natural gas plants which provide natural gas service to over 2,000,000 customers. This not only ensures safe and reliable service to the natural gas consumer of this state but also the safety of the public in general.
This position requires the ability to travel frequently, including a variety of day trips and overnight trips that may range from a single night to a full work week. Each engineer must complete a minimum of 85 inspection days per year. While obtaining federal certifications, occasional travel to Oklahoma or other states for training will be required
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Salary Information This position is in schedule-range (14-13) with an annual salary of $81,120-$93,600, plus excellent benefits . A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
Job Details Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.
The Public Service Commission is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all employees hired on or after June 18, 2015.
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is unable to sponsor work visas for new hires. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.
Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. For permanent positions that allow remote work flexibility, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions may need to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice.
Qualifications Minimum Requirement: Upon application, candidate must have graduated with a 4-year degree or higher from a recognized college or university in a related engineering field such as electrical, mechanical, civil or environmental engineering; OR Professional Engineer (PE) credential; OR an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) license for the State of Wisconsin; OR have documentation from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services that deems the individual a professional engineer and qualified to engage in professional engineering practices.
In addition, qualified applicants will have: Experience managing projects independently and/or as part of a team to achieve a goal Experience communicating and/or presenting technical information to internal and/or external stakeholders Experience analyzing and interpreting technical documents How To Apply Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here . For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here . The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Hannah Robarge at or . For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.
Deadline to Apply The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CT on June 2nd, 2024.
