Engineer - Combustion Turbines

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Combustion Turbine Engineer at our Germantown, Paris, or Concord generating stations, located in Germantown, WI, Union Grove, WI or Watertown, WI, respectively.

This position is part of a job family (Associate Engineer, Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Principal Engineer) where the experience will be the determining factor.

About Us

WEC 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.

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Job Summary

The Combustion Turbine Engineer provides subject matter expertise, engineering support, project management, contractor oversight and technical work direction to the fleet of combustion turbine based power generation assets. In coordination with plant personnel and other stakeholders, the engineer will provide for the planning, execution, oversight and documentation of unit outages, periodic major maintenance events (such as combustion inspections, hot gas path inspections, major inspections, and overhauls), routine inspections, component repairs, equipment modifications and plant condition monitoring. This role supports equipment reliability, safety, environmental and regulatory compliance, in addition to Power Generation business unit initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

- Responsible for the provision of wide-ranging technical and operational support of power plant operations and maintenance (O&M) activities, capital improvement efforts, thermal performance management, and programs focused on equipment reliability, safety and regulatory compliance. In addition to providing support of day-to-day power plant activities, this role further supports long-term asset management efforts.

- Troubleshoot and resolve problems related to power plant equipment operations, maintenance and performance. Identify, formulate and implement technical solutions to address such issues, through analysis, inspection, testing and the application of engineering subject matter expertise.

- Compile and analyze data to identify ways to improve plant reliability, thermal efficiency, and adherence to approved O&M and capital budgets (which may include the identification of cost reduction opportunities). Recommend equipment upgrades or operational changes to support continuous improvement efforts.

- Manage assigned O&M and capital projects, including the development of related project scope, schedule, budget, approval requests, cost forecasting and status reporting. Evaluate options and provide recommended solutions when developing such projects. Provide project and outage related contractor oversight.

- Promote the safe, reliable, compliant and economical generation of electricity.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in engineering

- Relevant engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in either Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

- 5+ years of prior power generation experience, including specialized knowledge of combustion turbine technology, rotating equipment and related unit operations and maintenance activities.

- Experience with heavy‐duty and aero‐derivative combustion turbines, ideally including the following turbine models: GE 7FA, GE 7EA, Siemens/Westinghouse 501F, ABB/Alstom GT11N, and Pratt & Whitney FT4.

- Strong analytical abilities and communication skills, attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to coordinate well with team members (including external and non‐departmental entities) to achieve success on complex technical projects.

End Date: 03/01/2026

Pay Range Minimum: $68,436.68

Pay Range Maximum: $156,125.32

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.

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