We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Project Engineer - Combustion Turbine for our Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Green Bay, Wisconsin locations. This position offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/on-site) with time spent both in the office and at project sites.
This position is part of a job family (Associate Engineer, Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Principal Engineer) where experience will be the determining factor. If you are currently in this Job Family, it will be a lateral move.
Job SummaryThe Combustion Turbines Engineer provides subject matter expertise, engineering support, project management, contractor oversight and technical work direction to the fleet of combustion turbine generator units. In coordination with power plant personnel and others, the engineer will provide the planning, execution, oversight and documentation of new unit construction, unit outages, periodic major maintenance events (such as combustion inspections, hot gas path inspections, major inspections and overhauls), routine inspections and component repairs, and condition monitoring. This role supports equipment reliability, safety, environmental and regulatory compliance programs in addition to Power Generation business unit initiatives.
Job Responsibilities- Manage capital projects within our power generation fleet territory with a focus on combustion turbines and combined cycles.
- Responsible for field testing, engineering analysis, and specialized programs that deal with plant equipment performance, availability, and operating/maintenance costs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational and maintenance problems by providing engineering support by formulating and implementing technical solutions.
- Compile and analyze power plant operating data to determine ways to improve plant efficiencies through operating and equipment changes and upgrades.
- Oversee contractors working on projects.
- Develop project budgets, schedules, and report on financial performance
- Develop project authorization requests (PAR's) and attend senior leadership project team (SPT) meetings as required.
- Lead scope development to analyze and recommend design options, recommend systems, components, and materials along with related cost estimates.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelors Degree in Engineering (December 2026 graduates are eligible to apply)
- Valid driver's license and meet the company's requirements for driving
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 management of related unit operation and maintenance activities
- Experience with GE frame 7FA/7EA heavy-duty combustion turbines and Prati & Whitney FT4 aero-derivatives
End Date: 10/07/2026
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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