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This position will start in May 2027 and will be full-time through the summer. The starting hourly rate for this position is $23.10 with paid company holidays.\nAbout Us\nWEC 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.\nAs 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.\nIf 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.\nJob Summary\nThese positions will begin in May/June 2027 and will be full-time through the summer. Interns will provide engineering support to Gas Engineering staff and gas utility field personnel on gas design, construction, operating, and maintenance projects, engineering analyses, testing, and investigations, while developing engineering skills, technical expertise, interpersonal and communication skills, and project management skills. Assist staff and field project engineers and managers on a wide range of projects in natural gas transmission and distribution.\nJob Responsibilities\nWorking under the direction of an engineering mentor, assist with analyses and preparation of plans, designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and work procedures for projects in gas transmission and gas distribution. Examples: Review road and public works project plans for conflicts with WEC Energy Group facilities, and develop recommendations to resolve conflicts.\nAnalyze commercial and industrial gas load requests and recommend metering and pressure regulating equipment.\nUtilize various computer programs, databases, spreadsheets, etc. to update computer models and perform network studies concerning gas system flow and capacity. Determine optimum design, costs, and economic justification of projects such as extensions of gas service to new customers or reinforcement of existing facilities to meet increasing gas loads.\nBuild working knowledge of natural gas transmission and distribution engineering through exposure to a variety of facilities, construction projects, system maintenance work, and projects in various stages of analysis, design, planning, and execution. Understand application of project management to design and construction projects.\nOther duties as assigned\nMinimum Qualifications\nHigh School Diploma, HSED, or GED\nCurrent pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering majors with a graduation date after June 2027.\nMinimum GPA of 2.8\nValid Driver’s License\nPreferred Qualifications\nCurrent pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Chemical Engineering\nMicrosoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)\nEnd Date: 11/15/2026\nPay Range Minimum: $23.10\nPay Range Maximum: $27.55\nThe 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.\nWEC Energy Group benefits\nWe reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews commencing after submission for qualified candidates.\nLearn more at Careers\nWEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.\nWEC 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. 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