Career Paths

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Career Opportunites at WFEC

WFEC offers a wide range of career opportunities for engineers, technicians, and outdoor enthusiasts. Our needs span multiple disciplines, including business professionals, transmission, generation, and communication.

Engineering and Technical Jobs

WFEC has positions for engineers and technicians to design and maintain our systems.

  • Transmission Engineers: Design high-voltage transmission lines and substations.

  • Generation Engineers: Maintain and improve power plant efficiency.

  • Communications Technicians: Expand WFEC’s microwave communications network.

  • System Operators: Control our generation and transmission networks.

Power Generation Jobs

Our power plants require skilled individuals for various roles in the generation process.

  • Power Plant Operators: Run and monitor plant operations.

  • Maintenance Mechanics: Maintain plant machinery.

  • Fuel Systems Operators: Handle and manage fuel systems.

  • Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians: Maintain and repair electrical and control systems.

  • Computer Technicians: Support plant technology and systems.

Outdoor and Field Jobs

For those who enjoy working outdoors, we have roles maintaining our extensive transmission system.

  • Power Line Technicians: Perform preventative and restorative maintenance on power lines.

  • System Technicians: Maintain and repair systems across our network.

  • Station Technicians: Ensure substation functionality and reliability.

  • Heavy Equipment Operators: Operate bulldozers, semi-trucks, bucket trucks, digger trucks, and other construction equipment.

Corporate Business Professional and Professional Support Jobs

WFEC supports its operations with a variety of professional roles.

  • Accountants: Manage financial transactions and reporting.

  • Supply Chain Analysts: Optimize procurement and logistics.

  • Network and Database Administrators: Maintain IT infrastructure.

  • Human Resources: Oversee employee relations and development.

  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance Experts: Ensure adherence to laws and regulations, including NERC, FERC, safety and EPA.

  • Corporate Planning, Rates and Revenue: Promote WFEC’s services and initiatives.