Project Engineer - Combustion Turbines

WEC Energy Group•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$68,437 - $156,125•Hybrid

About The Position

Wisconsin Electric Power, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is hiring a Project Engineer for combustion turbine work in Milwaukee and Green Bay, Wisconsin. The position offers a hybrid arrangement, with time spent in the office and at project sites. It is part of a job family spanning Associate Engineer, Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Principal Engineer; experience will determine the level. The Combustion Turbines Engineer provides subject matter expertise, engineering support, project management, contractor oversight, and technical work direction for combustion turbine generator units. In coordination with power plant personnel and others, the engineer plans, executes, oversees, and documents new unit construction, outages, major maintenance events, routine inspections, component repairs, and condition monitoring. The role supports equipment reliability, safety, environmental and regulatory compliance programs, and Power Generation business-unit initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering; May 2027 graduates are eligible to apply.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet the company's driving requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Five or more years of power generation experience, including specialized knowledge of combustion turbine technology, rotating equipment, and management of related unit operation and maintenance activities.
Experience with GE frame 7FA/7EA heavy-duty combustion turbines and Pratt & Whitney FT4 aero-derivatives.

Responsibilities

Manage capital projects across the power generation fleet territory, focusing on combustion turbines and combined cycles.
Conduct field testing, engineering analysis, and specialized programs addressing plant equipment performance, availability, and operating and maintenance costs.
Troubleshoot operational and maintenance problems and provide engineering support by formulating and implementing technical solutions.
Compile and analyze power plant operating data to identify ways to improve plant efficiency through operating and equipment changes and upgrades.
Oversee contractors working on projects.
Develop project budgets and schedules and report on financial performance.
Develop project authorization requests (PARs) and attend senior leadership project team (SPT) meetings as required.
Lead scope development to analyze and recommend design options, systems, components, and materials, along with related cost estimates.
Plan, execute, oversee, and document unit construction, outages, major maintenance events, routine inspections, component repairs, and condition monitoring.