Co-Op Student- Gas Storage Engineering

Job Description

About Company

WEC Energy Group is a prominent and large holding company in the United States, specializing in electric generation and distribution as well as natural gas delivery. It serves a substantial customer base of 4.7 million across the Midwest. The company emphasizes its commitment to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner, placing customers at the core of its operations and actively contributing to the growth and support of communities.

As a Fortune 500 company, WEC Energy Group highly values and invests in its employees, offering fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. They recognize hard work and dedication through competitive pay and benefits. The company prides itself on being powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce, driven by a passion to make a difference and change lives.

PGL, the specific entity offering this Co-Op position, is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, indicating its direct alignment with the parent company’s mission and values.

Job Description: Co-Op Student- Gas Storage Engineering

The Co-Op Student- Gas Storage Engineering position is offered by PGL, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, and is located in Fisher, Illinois. The student will report directly to the Engineering Manager.

This is a full-time co-op opportunity that will commence in May 2026 and continue through the summer and fall semesters. The hourly compensation for this role is $22.00, inclusive of paid company holidays. The overall pay range for this position extends up to $26.24, with the starting rate typically based on various factors like education, qualifications, and experience.

Job Summary:
WEC Energy Group employs students for various opportunities to contribute to the design of creative, cost-effective systems and equipment crucial for maintaining a safe and reliable energy flow to customers. This co-op provides students currently enrolled in a four-year degree program with hands-on engineering experience, working alongside experienced functional team members.

Job Responsibilities:
Interns and Co-Ops in this role will be assigned to support processes and equipment related to gas storage, including but not limited to:
• Underground gas storage: Managing methane stored at 1750 psi, 4000 feet below the surface.
• Field infrastructure: Working with field piping, valves, and gas storage wells.
• Station operations: Supporting station piping, valves, regulators, meters, heat exchangers, and various processes.
• Withdrawal process: Involvement with slug catchers, tri-ethylene glycol dehydrators, reboilers, and thermal oxidizers.
• Injection process: Assisting with operations involving three 5000 hp natural gas powered compressors.
• CO2 Removal process.
• LNG Liquefaction process: Converting methane from gas to liquid at -260 degrees F.
• LNG Vaporization process: Converting liquid LNG back into a gaseous state.

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must possess:
• A High School Diploma, GED, or HSED.
• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Systems Engineering & Design, or Petroleum Engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
• A projected graduation date of July 2026 or later.
• A minimum GPA of 2.8.
• A valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:
The following are considered advantageous:
• Prior Internship experience.
• Demonstrated Mechanical Aptitude.
• Experience in Mechanical Troubleshooting.
• Project experience related to Fluid or Thermal dynamics.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

Additional Information:
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews for qualified candidates commencing after submission. Legal authorization to work in the United States is a requirement, and visa sponsorship will not be provided for this job opening, either currently or in the future. WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers.