Intern, Engineering

Overview

Job OverviewSouthern Star is currently seeking highly motivated and energetic students or recent graduates to join our team as summer interns. The 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 an introduction to the natural gas industry by teaching engineering best practices. The intern will be exposed to a variety of design disciplines within the organization and focus on the project life cycle from development through design and execution. Activities can include but are not limited to project scoping and estimating efforts, equipment sizing, pipeline and facility design, material requisition, survey requests, construction workspace and easement exhibit determination, collaboration with project management and cost controls, and internal process improvement projects. Interns will typically support and shadow experienced engineers and other operations professionals 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.Participants are eligible for full-time employment upon successful completion of the Southern Star internship program.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?

Benefits Overview

We believe great work deserves great rewards. In exchange for your passion and expertise, we provide a benefits package that supports your well-being and growth in all aspects of life.

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness Programs
• Service Awards
• Educational Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental & Maternity Leave
• 401K

Responsibilities

Design Project Scoping

• Learn about mechanical engineering design support, project scopes and estimates, project site layouts, and justification of projects

Compression Design

• Learn about compressor station design, equipment, and operations including:
  • Principles of both reciprocating and centrifugal natural gas compressors
  • Other various equipment including yard valves, ESD valves, coolers, containments, scrubbers, filter coalescers, and mechanical separators
  • Station auxiliary systems such as air, water, and lubrication systems
• Learn about co-located deyhdration and storage facilities

Pipeline Design

• Learn about basic pipeline design including DOT regulations guiding:
  • Appropriate diameter, wall thickness, and grade requirements for operating pressures in different class locations
  • Approval processes for material installation including welding requirements, pressure testing, and post-installation non-destructive testing practices
• Learn how to identify and specify construction workspace, right-of-way, and easements
• Learn high-level design specifics, including mainline valve assemblies, launchers and receivers, conventional boring, and Horizontal Direction Drilling for creek, river, and road crossings

Measurement & Regulation

• Learn principles of measurement devices and flow computation including the relationships between volume, pressure, and temperature
• Learn basic measurement and over-pressure protection equipment including:
  • Diaphragm, Rotary, Turbine, Orifice, Ultrasonic, and Coriolis meters
  • Self-regulating regulators, pilot operated regulators, relief valves, slam-shut valves, and rupture disks
• Learn about Gas Quality equipment, heating value, and Southern Star’s gas quality tariff:
  • C6, C6+, C9, and C9+ Gas Chromatographs
  • Gas Quality Analyzers for Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Moisture, Sulfur, etc.
• Learn high-level design and fabrication of meter and regulation skids to comply with the federal regulations, safety, constructability, and ease of maintenance
• Other duties as assigned

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 Mechanical/Civil Engineering or other related engineering discipline.

License and Insurability

A valid driver’s license and insurability under company policy are required.