WEC Business Services, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking IT Interns in our Green Bay, Milwaukee, or Pewaukee, Wisconsin locations. This internship is full-time during the summer of 2027 with the potential to work part-time during the academic year. This position currently offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/on-site) with time spent in the office.
The starting hourly rate for this internship is $23.10 with paid company holidays.
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.
WEC IT Services is organized with 3 Divisions – Operations Applications, Infrastructure Operations, and Enterprise Security and Compliance. Interns will be assigned to a team within one of these three divisions based upon their area of interest along with relevant coursework and experience with technologies in the respective area. The specific work assignments for interns varies depending upon the team assigned however typically is a mix of both project and support work. Through this work, interns will showcase and grow their analytical and problem solving skills. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate and communicate within a team environment is a must. A strong passion for IT and desire to learn and grow both technical and soft skills are essential.
Operation Applications
The Operation Applications Division is responsible for the entire end to end lifecycle of software solutions used to support critical business areas of WEC. Interns assigned to this division will be responsible for developing, testing, deploying, and supporting both in-house developed and 3rd party software as well as end to end integrations amongst software solutions. Interns use a wide variety of technologies such as object orientated languages (e.g. C#), relational databases (e.g. SQL Server, Oracle), scripting languages (e.g. Python), synchronous and asynchronous middleware (e.g. MQ, API services) as well as a wide variety of other tools to perform their work tasks.
Infrastructure Operations
The Infrastructure Operations Division is responsible for management and maintenance of hardware, software, and networking for the entire WEC IT Infrastructure. This division is comprised of a wide array of teams managing network, telecom, virtual and physical servers, database, and desktop and device support. Interns assigned to this division will be responsible for installing, upgrading, maintaining, and decommissioning infrastructure components and related software. Some examples of technologies used in this space are virtualized and physical Windows, UNIX and Linux servers, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Network Attached Storage (NAS), Database Management Systems (DBMS), data backup and recovery, private data/voice networks, and software packaging/monitoring tools.
Enterprise Security and Compliance
The Enterprise Security and Compliance Division manages our IT Security and NERC CIP Compliance teams. These teams are responsible for maintaining and monitoring the security of WEC IT Infrastructure along with ensuring adherence to industry security standards. Interns assigned to this division will be primarily focused on user and access provisioning and system monitoring and analysis for vulnerability risks and threats. Some examples of key technologies used in this space are Identity and Access Management, Active Directory and the system used to manage phishing campaigns and malicious email response.
- High School Diploma, GED, or HSED
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Current pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or closely related degree with a graduation date after June 2027
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Must be available to work full-time during summer 2027. If available, hours may be flexible to accommodate school schedule with part-time work during the school year
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Minimum GPA of 2.8
End Date: 11/15/2026
Pay Range Minimum: $23.10/hour
Pay Range Maximum: $27.55/hour
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.
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We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews commencing after submission for qualified candidates.
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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.
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