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Peoples Gas · 3 hours ago

Gas Engineering Intern (May 2026)

Chicago, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22/hr - $26.24/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies. They are seeking a Gas Engineering Intern to provide engineering support to Gas Engineering staff and utility field personnel on various projects related to gas design, construction, operating, and maintenance.

Oil and Gas

No H1B

Responsibilities

Working under the direction of an engineering mentor, assist with analyses and preparation of plans, designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and work procedures for projects in gas transmission and gas distribution. Examples: Review road and public works project plans for conflicts with WEC Energy Group facilities, and develop recommendations to resolve conflicts

Analyze commercial and industrial gas load requests and recommend metering and pressure regulating equipment

Utilize various computer programs, databases, spreadsheets, etc. to update computer models and perform network studies concerning gas system flow and capacity. Determine optimum design, costs, and economic justification of projects such as extensions of gas service to new customers or reinforcement of existing facilities to meet increasing gas loads

Build working knowledge of natural gas transmission and distribution engineering through exposure to a variety of facilities, construction projects, system maintenance work, and projects in various stages of analysis, design, planning, and execution. Understand application of project management to design and construction projects

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Engineering analysisGas transmission designProject managementMechanical EngineeringCivil EngineeringChemical EngineeringInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills