MGE is a regulated public utility operating since 1896, serving 167,000 electricity customers and 178,000 gas customers across south-central and western Wisconsin. The tech stack reflects operational infrastructure priorities—GIS, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and PSS/E for grid modeling—alongside emerging adoption of GitHub Copilot and active investment in metering system upgrades and advanced metering infrastructure integration. Hiring acceleration (8 roles in last 30 days) is concentrated in engineering and senior-level positions, with active project focus on treasury automation, cash forecasting, and regulatory compliance.
Madison Gas and Electric is a regulated electric and natural gas utility headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, and the primary operating subsidiary of MGE Energy (Nasdaq: MGEE), a publicly traded holding company. The utility generates and distributes electricity to 167,000 customers in Dane County and purchases and distributes natural gas to 178,000 customers across seven counties in south-central and western Wisconsin. The company operates in a compliance-intensive environment, managing distribution infrastructure, meter operations, and cash forecasting across a 501–1,000 person organization. Current operational priorities include metering technology modernization, distribution system rebuild, and integration of advanced metering infrastructure alongside process improvements in treasury and regulatory compliance workflows.
MGE uses GIS, SQL Server, Power BI, Python, R, Oracle, and PSS/E for grid modeling. Core security and compliance tools include SIEM, SOAR, and EDR. The company is adopting GitHub Copilot and relies on legacy systems like PLC, SOAP, REST, and FTP for operational integration.
Current projects include metering system upgrades and advanced metering infrastructure integration, distribution rebuild and modification, municipal streetlight system design, treasury process automation, and improved cash forecasting models. Regulatory compliance and grid resilience are operational focus areas.
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