Co-Op Engineer – Gas Storage & LNG Systems

WEC Energy Group; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

PGL, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, seeks a Co-Op Engineer for Gas Storage Engineering in Fisher, IL. The role begins Jan 2027 or May 2027 and runs through summer and possibly Spring or Fall semesters. Compensation is hourly with holidays paid.

We offer hands-on experience in underground storage, LNG processes, and field/well operations, mentored by experienced engineers. Candidates pursuing engineering degrees with strong GPAs are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or HSED.
• Current pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, and Petroleum Engineering or closely related degree with a graduation date of July 2027 or later.
• Minimum GPA of 2.8
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Underground gas storage – methane stored at 1750 psi 4000 ft. below surface
• Field piping, valves, and gas storage wells
• Station piping, valves, regulators, meters, heat exchangers, and processes
• Withdrawal process with slug catchers, tri‑ethylene glycol dehydrators, reboilers and thermal oxidizers
• Injection process with three 5000 hp natural gas powered compressors
• CO2 Removal process
• LNG Liquefaction process – convert methane from gas to liquid at -260 degrees F
• LNG Vaporization process – convert liquid LNG back to a gas

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Mechanical Troubleshooting experience

Fluid dynamics project experience

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or Petroleum Engineering or closely related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

PGL, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, seeks a Co-Op Engineer for Gas Storage Engineering in Fisher, IL. The role begins Jan 2027 or May 2027 and runs through summer and possibly Spring or Fall semesters. Compensation is hourly with holidays paid.

We offer hands-on experience in underground storage, LNG processes, and field/well operations, mentored by experienced engineers. Candidates pursuing engineering degrees with strong GPAs are encouraged to apply.