Intern - Safety and Industrial Hygiene (Milwaukee, WI)

WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Intern - Safety and Industrial Hygiene (Milwaukee, WI) in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. This internship is full-time during the Summer of 2027. The hourly rate for this internship is $21.30 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.

Job Summary

Safety and Health provides employee safety and health support for business units such as Power Generation (PG) at our subsidiaries with the goal of reducing risk to employees via auditing, observations, review of leading and lagging indicator data review, employee exposure monitoring and communication support (e.g., Safety Alerts/Bulletins, monthly safety topics or adhoc safety topic development).

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct Health & Safety Initiatives
• Conduct industrial hygiene exposure monitoring for various physical, biological and chemical agents to determine employee exposures
• Audit health and safety performance through observation and inquiry
• Identify improvement opportunities and inform facility management of issues and solutions
• Act as a professional resource for all levels of employees while providing support services on health and safety
• Assist in the development and implementation of procedures, policies, and programs relating to health and safety
• Assist Health & Safety Consultants with program development and implementation
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with facility employees and department leaders
• Collect data to ensure compliance of the OSHA National Emphasis Program on heat stress

As a Safety Intern you will learn:
• Field-level industrial hygiene
• Safety hazard identification
• Safety communication development
• Safety protocol and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HSED, or GED
• Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Public Health, or a closely related degree with a graduation date after July 2027
• Valid driver’s license

End Date: 11/15/2026

Pay Range Minimum : $21.30

Pay Range Maximum : $24.60

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

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.

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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