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Project Engineer - Combustion Turbines

WEC Energy Group

Milwaukee, WI · HybridJob$68–156K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$68–156K/yr
Location
Milwaukee, WIHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Job overview

The Combustion Turbines Engineer provides engineering expertise, project management, contractor oversight, and technical direction for combustion turbine generator units. The role supports construction, outages, maintenance, inspections, repairs, and condition monitoring, as well as reliability, safety, environmental, and regulatory programs. The position is part of an engineering job family whose level is determined by experience, and offers a hybrid arrangement across Milwaukee and Green Bay locations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project Management, nice to haveContractor Oversight, nice to haveField Testing, nice to haveEngineering Analysis, nice to haveTroubleshooting, nice to haveOperating Data Analysis, nice to haveScope Development, nice to haveDesign Analysis, nice to haveCombustion Turbine Technology, nice to haveRotating Equipment, nice to haveGE Frame 7FA/7EA Turbines, nice to havePratt & Whitney FT4 Turbines, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, nice to have5+ Years Power Generation Experience, nice to have

Full job description

Project Engineer - Combustion Turbines

Wisconsin Electric Power, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Project Engineer - Combustion Turbines in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Green Bay, Wisconsin locations. This position offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/on-site) with time spent both in the office and at project sites.

This position is part of a job family (Associate Engineer, Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Principal Engineer) where experience will be the determining factor.

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 Combustion Turbines Engineer provides subject matter expertise, engineering support, project management, contractor oversight and technical work direction to the fleet of combustion turbine generator units. In coordination with power plant personnel and others, the engineer will provide the planning, execution, oversight and documentation of new unit construction, unit outages, periodic major maintenance events (such as combustion inspections, hot gas path inspections, major inspections and overhauls), routine inspections and component repairs, and condition monitoring. This role supports equipment reliability, safety, environmental and regulatory compliance programs in addition to Power Generation business unit initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

  • Manage capital projects within our power generation fleet territory with a focus on combustion turbines and combined cycles.

  • Responsible for field testing, engineering analysis, and specialized programs that deal with plant equipment performance, availability, and operating/maintenance costs.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve operational and maintenance problems by providing engineering support by formulating and implementing technical solutions.

  • Compile and analyze power plant operating data to determine ways to improve plant efficiencies through operating and equipment changes and upgrades.

  • Oversee contractors working on projects.

  • Develop project budgets, schedules, and report on financial performance

  • Develop project authorization requests (PAR’s) and attend senior leadership project team (SPT) meetings as required.

  • Lead scope development to analyze and recommend design options, recommend systems, components, and materials along with related cost estimates.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering (May 2027 graduates are eligible to apply)

  • Valid driver’s license and meet the company’s requirements for driving

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 management of related unit operation and maintenance activities

  • Experience with GE frame 7FA/7EA heavy‐duty combustion turbines and Prati & Whitney FT4 aero‐derivatives

End Date: 11/30/2026

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 (https://www.wecenergygroup.com/careers/benefits.htm)

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

Learn more at Careers (https://www.wecenergygroup.com/careers/index.htm)

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.

EEO/AA policies and statements (https://www.wecenergygroup.com/careers/equal-employment-opportunity.htm)

Location:

Milwaukee, WI, US, 53203 Green Bay, WI, US, 54307-9001

Company: We Energies (WE)

Req ID: 7480

How this job compares

Set against the 4,945 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$68–156K/yr
  • Wisconsin median$85–128K/yr28 salary ranges
  • US median$96–143K/yr2,641 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $112K, is 6% above the Wisconsin median midpoint ($106K) — in the middle half of Project Engineer salary ranges in Wisconsin.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 86 open Project Engineer jobs in Wisconsin and 4,945 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Wisconsin
Experience
Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (3,896 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,035 of the 4,945 open Project Engineer jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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