Intern - Renewables Data Analytics

We Energies (WE); Green Bay (WI); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

We Energies is seeking a Renewables Data Analytics intern for May/June 2027 in Green Bay or Milwaukee, WI. The role offers hybrid work (remote/in-office) with an hourly starting rate of $23.10 and paid company holidays for Summer 2027.

You'll support the Renewables Analytics team with data prep, analytics, visualization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The internship can transition to part-time in fall and may involve travel to generation sites in the Midwest.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or HSED.
• Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering or related degree with a graduation date after June 2027
• Minimum GPA of 2.8
• Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Develop architecture & maintain databases of critical equipment meta data
• Manage data flows and data pipelines that feed real-time predictive models and other data tools
• Work closely with Renewables team, business & data analysts, and IT support groups to solve data access, architecture, and process needs
• Use available data to review the performance and reliability of wind / solar / battery storage assets
• Collaborate with Renewables team to design and deploy analytics and KPI reporting at a fleet level
• Perform ad hoc investigations of emergent equipment issues
• Manage the ETL process for transforming operational SCADA data into aggregated data repositories
• Empower subject matter experts with self-service access to raw and aggregated data
• Alternate between remote and office work as needed (hybrid setting)
• Travel to generation sites in remote locations in WI, MI, MN, IA, IL, or IN

Skills

Coding experience

Data mining & analytics

DevOps & GitHub

Renewable energy technology knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant field

Minimum GPA 2.8

Valid Driver's License

Tools

SQL (T-SQL, MySQL, Athena)

VBA

API

Python/R

Power BI

GitHub

Job description

Career Opportunities: Intern - Renewables Data Analytics (7118)

We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, subsidiaries of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Renewables Data Analytics intern starting May/June 2027. This position can be located in Green Bay, Wisconsin or Milwaukee, Wisconsin locations. This position offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/in-office). The starting hourly rate for this position is $23.10 with paid company holidays. This internship is full-time during the Summer of 2027 with potential to work part-time during the fall.

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

The Renewables Analytics team is focused on enabling data-based decision making through clear metrics, monitoring, and robust data analytics for a large operating fleet of renewable energy projects. As an intern you will be involved in day-to-day support, business requirement gathering, data preparation, data analysis, data visualization and other activities including attending and participating in various meetings as part of the team.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop architecture & maintain databases of critical equipment meta data


• Manage data flows and data pipelines that feed real-time predictive models and other data tools


• Work closely with Renewables team, business & data analysts, and IT support groups to solve data access, architecture, and process needs


• Use available data to review the performance and reliability of wind / solar / battery storage assets


• Collaborate with Renewables team to design and deploy analytics and KPI reporting at a fleet level


• Perform ad hoc investigations of emergent equipment issues


• Manage the ETL process for transforming operational SCADA data into aggregated data repositories


• Empower subject matter experts with self-service access to raw and aggregated data


• Alternate between remote and office work as needed (hybrid setting)


• Travel to generation sites in remote locations in WI, MI, MN, IA, IL, or IN

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or HSED


• Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering or related degree with a graduation date after June 2027


• Minimum GPA of 2.8


• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing code, programs, and/or algorithms


• Experience with data mining, analysis, engineering, and/or visualization


• SQL (T-SQL, MySQL, Athena), VBA, API, Python/R, and Power BI


• DevOps and GitHub experience


• Renewable energy technology, especially wind, solar, and energy storage experience


• Strong initiative, collaborative, prioritization, critical thinking skills and time management skills

End Date:11/15/2026

Pay Range Minimum: $23.10

Pay Range Maximum: $27.55

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.

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.

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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.

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.