About the role#
WEC Energy Group is hiring a Safety and Industrial Hygiene Intern for the summer of 2027. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You will support our business units by identifying risks and helping maintain a safe work environment.
What you'll do#
- Perform industrial hygiene monitoring to measure employee exposure to physical, biological, and chemical agents.
- Audit safety performance through site observations and staff discussions.
- Identify areas for improvement and share solutions with facility management.
- Assist in creating and implementing safety policies, programs, and procedures.
- Gather data to support compliance with the OSHA National Emphasis Program regarding heat stress.
- Develop safety communications such as bulletins and monthly topics.
- Learn about field-level industrial hygiene and hazard identification.
What you'll need#
- A High School Diploma, HSED, or GED.
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master degree program in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Public Health, or a related field.
- A graduation date after July 2027.
- A valid driver license.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Schedule: Full-time during Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $21.30 to $24.60 per hour, including paid company holidays.
About WEC Energy Group
WEC Energy Group is a public utility holding company that provides electric and natural gas service to nearly 4.4 million customers. It operates across Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota through several regulated utility subsidiaries. The company manages extensive infrastructure including 70,000 miles of electric distribution lines and 44,000 miles of natural gas lines. Founded in 2015, the firm maintains headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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