Engineer - Power Generation

WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Power Generation Engineer. This position can be located at any of our WEC Energy Group power generation or renewable locations in Wisconsin.

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

This position will support projects and programs that are part of WEC Energy Group’s $13.2 billion electric generation capital investment plan, which will power economic growth and provide energy reliability in the state of Wisconsin. An additional 1,800 megawatts (MW) of electric demand is expected in the state between 2025 and 2029 — an increased electric load of approximately 20%.

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.

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 Responsibilities

- Lead scope development to include: analysis and recommendations of design options, recommendations for structures, systems and components, preparation of engineering designs, material and constructions specifications and cost estimates, review of internal and external construction plans and implementation of construction activities for more complex projects.

- Provide technical expertise on assigned power generation equipment and/or technologies.

- Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting of equipment failures to determine root causes and identify actions to prevent reoccurrence.

- Manage capital projects across our Power Generation Fleet territory, which could entail work at Gas Storage, Wind, Solar, or Fossil Fuel sites.

- Collaborate with and manage contractors for project and labor needs.

- Develop project budgets, schedules, and reporting of financial performance including periodic project updates.

- Lead vendor selection based on project needs, serve as safety liaison to projects, and serve as point of contact for project activities.

- Develop project authorization requests (PAR) and attend senior leadership project team (SPT) as required.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

- 2+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

- 2+ years of power generation experience - 2+ years of project management experience

End Date:

08/21/2025

Pay Range Minimum

: $76,932.70

Pay Range Maximum

: $152,615.06

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.

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Legal 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.