Project Engineer - Combustion Turbines

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.

• 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.

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• Valid driver's license and meet the company's requirements for driving

• 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 Pratt & Whitney FT4 aero‑derivatives

Pay Range Minimum: $68,436.68

Pay Range Maximum: $

End Date: 07/15/2026

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.