About the role#
WEC Energy Group is hiring an engineering intern for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid internship that offers a hybrid work arrangement. You will work with the PG-Renewables group to support solar and wind projects, helping to design systems and equipment that keep energy flowing to customers.
What you'll do#
- Support PV Solar and wind projects by observing field activities and optimizing site performance.
- Review and revise technical documentation and engineering drawings.
- Investigate emergent equipment issues and use data to analyze reliability.
- Provide general engineering support to the team and track tasks across various sites.
- Research emerging utility solar trends to drive continuous improvement.
- Travel to generation sites in Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, or Illinois as required.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma, GED, or HSE.
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.
- Minimum GPA of 2.8.
- Valid driver's license.
- Interest in renewables, specifically PV Solar applications.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with additional locations available in Green Bay or near other WEC Energy Group renewables sites in Wisconsin.
- The role is hybrid, alternating between remote and office work.
- Sponsorship for work authorization is not provided.
About WEC Energy Group
WEC Energy Group is a public utility holding company that provides electric and natural gas service to nearly 4.4 million customers. It operates across Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota through several regulated utility subsidiaries. The company manages extensive infrastructure including 70,000 miles of electric distribution lines and 44,000 miles of natural gas lines. Founded in 2015, the firm maintains headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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