Intern- Gas Engineering

Wisconsin Public Service Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

WEC Energy Group is seeking a Gas Engineering Intern for May 2027 at our Chicago and Waukegan, Illinois locations. The internship runs full-time through the summer, with a starting hourly rate of $23.10 and paid holidays.

Interns will support gas design, construction, operations, maintenance, analyses, testing, and investigations while developing engineering and project-management skills. Responsibilities include working under a mentor, reviewing plans for conflicts, and assisting on a broad

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HSED, or GED.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering with graduation after June 2027.
• Minimum GPA 2.8 and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with analyses and preparation of plans, designs, and cost estimates for gas transmission and distribution projects.
• Analyze gas load requests and recommend metering equipment.
• Use computer programs to update models and perform network studies for gas systems.
• Build knowledge of gas transmission and distribution through diverse project exposure.
• Other duties as assigned by staff.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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PGL and NSG, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Gas Engineering Intern (May 2027) in our Waukegan, Illinois and Chicago, Illinois locations. 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.

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.

Job Summary

These 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Working 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.
• Analyze commercial and industrial gas load requests and recommend metering and pressure regulating equipment.
• Utilize 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.
• Build 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.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HSED, or GED
• Current pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering majors with a graduation date after June 2027.
• Minimum GPA of 2.8
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Current pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Chemical Engineering
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

End Date:11/15/2026

Pay Range Minimum: $23.10

Pay Range Maximum: $27.55

We 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.

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.

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.

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