Wisconsin Electric Power, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Combustion Turbine Engineer at our Oak Creek, Wisconsin location.
This position is part of a job family (Associate Engineer, Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Principal Engineer) where the experience will be the determining factor.
Job SummaryThe Combustion Turbine Engineer provides subject matter expertise, engineering support, project management, contractor oversight and technical work direction. 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.
- Participate in a 24x7 on-call support role on a rotating basis.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
This position requires unescorted access to certain critical cyber assets which would require applicants to satisfy all Company and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard 004 security requirements, which includes a background investigation.Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical 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 combustion turbines, ideally including the following turbine models: GE 7FA or GE 7EA
- 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: 09/10/2026
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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