Intern, Electrical Engineering

Overview

Job Overview

Southern Star is currently seeking highly motivated and energetic students or recent graduates to join our team as summer interns. The Electrical Engineering Intern is exposed to a variety of project-based assignments and will receive mentorship, detailed orientation and training, and valuable work assignments. This internship provides the opportunity to participate on tasks related to design, analysis, test, and systems engineering. Activities can include but are not limited to data analysis, continuous improvement, processing cause and corrective actions for non-conformances, and maintaining production work instructions. Interns will typically support and shadow experienced engineers in the day-to-day workings of engineering, performance on assignments, operations, and will have unique assignments that support larger projects as they complete their day-to-day tasks. They may participate in additional activities or events, allowing them to build a strong network within the Southern Star community and with fellow interns.

Highlights/Internship Overview: This is a 12-week, competitively paid summer internship starting in May and ending in August. Interns work 40 hours per week with paid company holidays. A taxable housing stipend may be provided to obtain housing near the Southern Star work location if the successful candidate’s permanent home address and current college address is determined by Southern Star to be greater than reasonable driving distance from the assigned work location.

Company Overview

Since 1904, Southern Star has proudly served as a reliable natural gas transporter to America’s heartland. Southern Star is an innovative, customer-oriented company committed to collaboration in all parts of our business. With over a century of trusted service, we continue to prioritize what sets us apart—our people.

At Southern Star, you’ll find a workplace where your growth matters, your voice is heard, and your contributions are recognized. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next big step in your career, Southern Star is the employer of choice where you can make a meaningful impact.

Will you be the next talented individual to join our team?

Responsibilities

• Support engineering teams with project planning, equipment specifications, and design documentation.
• Gain exposure to industrial automation systems, including PLC, SCADA, and process control technologies.
• Collect and analyze operational data to assist with troubleshooting, optimization, and engineering studies.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and field visits to learn how engineering solutions support safe and reliable natural gas operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• You must be at least 18 years old by the start of the summer internship assignment.
• You must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 after each completed semester/term.
• You must be authorized to work in the United States.
• You must be entering your junior or senior year of your degree program.
• You must be currently pursuing a Bachelors’ degree in Electrical Engineering or other related engineering discipline.