Power Generation Mechanical Engineering Intern

We Energies (WE)

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • $22.00 per hour
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Power Generation Mechanical Engineering Intern in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. This role will begin in May/June of 2026 and will be full-time through the summer. The starting hourly rate for this position is $22.00 with paid company holidays.About UsWEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.Job SummaryWe employ students for summer and year-round opportunities to help design creative cost effective systems and equipment that keep the energy flowing to our customers in a safe and reliable manner. WEC Energy Group offers a variety of engineering opportunities for students seeking hands-on experience that are currently enrolled in a four-year degree program. Students work with experienced members of these functional teams. Project work may include assignments in boiler performance, turbine performance, equipment maintenance planning, and inspection of piping systems.Job ResponsibilitiesSupport staff on projects while developing skills, technical expertise, interpersonal and communication skills, and project management skills. Build working knowledge within their field through exposure to a variety of daily tasks, and projects. Responsibilities may include supporting boiler and turbine performance testing and analysis, assisting with maintenance planning and execution for major equipment, and performing inspections of piping systems and pipe hangers to ensure reliability.Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma, GED, or HSE
  • Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and other related Engineering majors with a graduation date after June 2026.
  • Minimum GPA of 2.8
Preferred Qualifications
  • Completion of coursework in thermodynamics, heat transfer, or fluid mechanics.
  • Familiarity with power generation equipment such as boilers, pumps, and piping systems
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
End Date: 11/14/2025Pay Range Minimum:Pay Range Maximum:The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, 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.We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews commencing after submission for qualified candidates.Learn more atLegal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor for Employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.

We Energies (WE)