Engineer - Combustion Turbines

We Energies; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

WEC Energy Group is seeking a Combustion Turbine Engineer to provide subject matter expertise, engineering support, project management and contractor oversight for power plant outages and major maintenance events. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance within the Power Generation unit.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment performance, data analysis for reliability improvements, and managing project scopes and budgets, with a 24x7 on-call rotation as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a focus on power generation or mechanical engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in complex plant environments.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and contractor oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support for power plant O&M activities and capital projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment performance issues through data analysis and field inspection.
• Assist in planning outages, inspections, and major maintenance events.
• Develop scope, schedule, budget, and status reporting for O&M and capital projects.
• Support safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance in generation operations.

Skills

Power plant operations

Engineering analysis

Project coordination

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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.

End Date: 09/10/2026

Job Summary

The 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

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.

WEC Energy Group benefits

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WEC 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.

EEO/AA policies and statements

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.