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2023 intern challenge team

Student opportunities

By employing students to help us keep energy flowing safely and reliably, we provide an opportunity for them to learn about the energy industry and make a difference in people’s lives.

Student employment features

  • Competitive wages
  • Flexible hours — summer and year-round
  • Comprehensive training, learning multiple facets of a department or business area
  • Potential opportunities for full-time employment after graduation offering:
    - Competitive wages and benefits
    - Professional, ongoing training
    - Career advancement opportunities
  • Development opportunities with our business resource groups
  • Activities outside of work, including volunteer and sporting events
  • Valuable and meaningful contributions to their teams
  • Varied responsibilities based on assignment

Opportunities

  • Internships and co-ops
  • Summer student employment
  • Field internships and youth apprenticeships

Internships and co-ops

Opportunities — regularly available in the following areas:

  • Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Power Generation
  • Supply Chain
  • Human Resources
  • Operations Support
  • Audit/Tax
  • Accounting/Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Communications
  • Data Analytics

Qualifications

  • Full-time enrollment in a four-year college or university
  • GPA of 2.8 or higher
  • Completion of first semester
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Strong time management and organizational skills

Summer student employment

Opportunities — vary across business units and can occur in corporate or district offices, power plants, service centers, warehouses or field locations.

General responsibilities (may vary by assignment/location)

  • Meter maintenance (e.g., painting, cleaning)
  • Surveying — property/land or customer satisfaction
  • Facility maintenance and tasks (e.g., lawn cutting, minor repairs, housekeeping duties, packaging materials, loading/unloading vehicles)
  • Clerical activities as assigned (e.g., data entry, computer operations)

Qualifications

  • 18 years of age or older
  • High school diploma, GED or HSED
  • Part-time or full-time enrollment in post-secondary education (e.g., technical, associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree)
  • Valid driver’s license for positions requiring use of company or personal vehicle
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Strong time management and organizational skills

Note: Responsibilities and qualifications vary by location.

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Field internships and youth apprenticeships

High school juniors and seniors from participating Milwaukee County schools may apply for a We Energies field internship or youth apprenticeship to learn about a career as a line mechanic, gas technician or distribution system designer.
We Energies field internship or youth apprenticeship programs