Intern - Gas Engineering (May 2026)
About The Position
PGL, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Gas Engineering Intern (May 2026) in our Waukegan, Illinois and Chicago, Illinois locations. This position will start in May 2026 and will be full-time through the summer. The starting hourly rate for this position is $22.00 with paid company holidays. 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 2026 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.
Requirements
- 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 2026.
- Minimum GPA of 2.8
- Valid Driver’s License
Nice To Haves
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Chemical Engineering
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
