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Plant Engineer - Power Generation

WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Plant Engineer in Power Generation at our Weston Power Plant in Kronenwetter, Wisconsin.

This position is part of a job family (Associate Engineer, Engineer, and Senior 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 Plant Engineering role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, efficient and reliable operation of power plant mechanical equipment and systems at the plant, including but not limited to pumps, fans, valves, piping, boilers, turbines, and conveyors.

Job Responsibilities

+ Work with plant and corporate personnel to maintain a safe working environment in our facilities.

+ Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and other Engineering personnel to maintain reliability of plant systems by monitoring equipment performance indicators.

+ Manage project budgets, focusing on controlling costs without adversely affecting safety or reliability.

+ Initiates projects to ensure long-term reliable operation of equipment. Develop project cost estimates, schedules, and plans. Monitor project status and update cost estimates as necessary.

+ Perform basic equipment testing, troubleshooting and data analysis. Leads Root Cause Analysis activities.

+ Properly apply codes, standards and regulations to relevant tasks, designs and projects. Updates drawings and other engineering documentation and maintains corporate records by filing in accordance with business unit guidelines.

+ Knowledgeable of design basis for system responsibilities. Understands and utilizes knowledge of interconnected systems to troubleshoot and improve performance.

+ Utilize performance monitoring/optimization tools, calculations, tests and engineering analysis to develop recommendations to maintain and improve plant, system and/or equipment performance, efficiency and reliability.

+ Ability to work well in teams and individually, depending on what circumstances dictate.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

+ Power Plant or related mechanical systems experience

End Date: 12/10/2025

Pay Range Minimum: $66,898.00

Pay Range Maximum: $132,708.94

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:

Kronenwetter, WI, US, 54455-0007

Company: Wisconsin Public Service (WPS)

Req ID: 6042