GIS Specialist (Gas)

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Represented by We Energies L2150. End Date: 10/23/2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and clerical support for Gas Operations by creating and maintaining maps showing underground gas distribution facilities.
• Analyze maps for accuracy to ensure public safety and the integrity of the system.
• Administer archive for legally required documents.
• Cover all We Energies gas areas.
• Receive, analyze, and process construction work orders, maintenance/repair orders, service/meter maintenance orders.
• Account for all components.
• Apply working knowledge of gas distribution system, GPS, and data entry.
• Interpret applicable forms and drawings to detect errors and relay this information to technicians for proper resolution.
• Take calls from the field.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of GIS or CAD work experience in the past five years.
• OR One year of GIS or CAD work experience within the past five years plus four completed courses in GIS technology from an accredited post-secondary vocational school or college, completed within the past five years.
• OR Have a certificate in GIS Technology or completed equivalent coursework (six courses in GIS technology) from an accredited post-secondary vocational school or college, earned/completed within the past five years.
• For positions in some locations, applicants must comply with DOT Part 199 Pipeline drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• This position may require 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.

Requirements

• Basic Clerical Aptitude test (BCAB): Ability to classify information according to preset rules; spelling and grammar; basic mathematics; filing and sorting information.
• Suggested preparation: Review of basic arithmetic skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages; review rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation; and alphabetizing or putting items in order.

Pay

• Minimum posting range: $24.08 per hour.
• Maximum posting range: $40.15 per hour.
• The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, including 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.