Renewables Engineering Intern

WEC Energy Group is seeking a Renewables Engineering Intern starting May 2026. This position can be located within a reasonable drive to any of our WEC Energy Group locations in WI, IL, IA, SD, NE, and KS, depending on experience. This position offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/on-site) with time spent in the office. The starting hourly rate for this position is $22.00 with paid company holidays. This internship is full-time during the Summer of 2026 with the potential to work part-time during the fall.

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 Summary

We 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. Below is an overview of functional areas where we typically have students. Students work with experienced members of these functional teams.

Job Responsibilities

- Support wind projects, including observing field activities, updating equipment records, and assessing performance of turbines.

- Support PV Solar projects operational performance and optimization.

- Review and revise technical documentation and drawings.

- Perform ad hoc investigations of emergent equipment issues.

- Use available data to investigate performance or reliability issues within the wind and solar fleets.

- Provide general engineering support to PG-Renewables group

- Track ongoing tasks across sites and support engineers and supervisors

- Travel to generation sites in remote locations in WI, MI, IA, or IL

- Alternate between remote and office work as needed (hybrid setting)

Minimum Qualifications

- High School Diploma, HSED, or GED

- Current pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or related engineering major with a graduation date after June 2026

- Minimum GPA of 2.8

- Valid Driver's License is required

Preferred Qualifications

- Interest in Renewables, including any course work or involvement within the field

- Experience working in a hybrid setting

- Sophomore standing or higher is preferred

End Date: 11/14/2025

Pay Range Minimum: $22.00

Pay Range Maximum: $26.24

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.

WEC Energy Group benefits

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

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.

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