Engineering Compliance and Standards Intern

South Jersey Industries; Atlantic City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Mentorship program

Educational seminars

Volunteer opportunities

Networking events

Job summary

South Jersey Industries (SJI) offers a structured 11-week Ignite Internship Program with a hybrid work environment. Interns will work closely with the SJIU, Utility Shared Services Team—including Emergency Preparedness, Compliance, DOT Compliance, Standards, QA, Records, GIS and CAD/Drafting—to gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines.

Participants receive mentorship, educational seminars, volunteer opportunities, and visibility within the organization as they contribute to real

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Less than 1 year of related experience.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree, with Fall 2026 or later.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a cross-functional internship.

Responsibilities

• Support Emergency Preparedness, Compliance, DOT Compliance, Standards, QA, Records, GIS and CAD/Drafting teams on projects.
• Assist in updating company standards to meet Federal, State requirements.
• Draft basic standard details.
• Review materials and tools proposed for the company.
• Participate in meetings to understand reporting/data needs.
• Map existing utilities for land development and asset management.
• Assist in GIS app design, development, testing, and data conversion.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

Read codes

Engineering drawings

Technical writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with Fall 2026 or later

Tools

AutoCAD

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

About Us

South Jersey Industries (SJI) is an energy holding company that delivers clean energy services to 700,000+ customers and businesses throughout 14 counties in New Jersey. As part of our core values, SJI is dedicated to being a community partner and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future. To do this, we depend on our workforce of over 1,100+ talented, diverse employees who help us deliver safe, reliable, affordable clean energy for a better today and tomorrow. At SJI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you’re a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights.

Position Summary

As part of the comprehensive summer internship program, interns will participate in events that help them build a strong network within the SJI community and with fellow interns. Interns enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment throughout this 11-week summer program. The Ignite Internship Program also offers participants mentorship, educational seminars, volunteer opportunities, and visibility within the organization. This Intern will work directly with the SJIU, Utility Shared Services Team which includes Emergency Preparedness, Compliance (PHMSA and NJBPU), DOT Compliance, Standards, Quality Assurance, Records, GIS and CAD/Drafting teams.

Essential Functions:

• Support the Emergency Preparedness, Compliance, DOT Compliance, Standards, Quality Assurance, Records, GIS and CAD/Drafting departments on various projects and tasks.
• Assist the Standards Department in assuring that Company Standards are kept current with the Federal, State, and local requirements as well as natural gas industry best practices.
• Review current Standards and recommend changes.
• Basic drafting of Standard Details.
• Assist in the review of new materials and tools proposed for the company.
• Assist the Compliance and DOT Departments in the preparation of reports and analysis regarding transmission and distribution compliance and quality assurance activities.
• Participate in business and functional meetings to understand reporting/data requirements.
• Assist the Emergency Preparedness Department in the planning and review of drills and exercises related to Gas Utility practices.
• Review Emergency Preparedness documents for conformance with Federal and State codes as well as industry’s best practices.
• Assist in performing field audits and inspections to ensure internal employees and contractors are performing tasks in compliance with organization manuals and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in group meetings related to Quality Assurance.
• Present results of work, interpret data, and draw conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work.
• Examine documents to verify completeness and accuracy of data and resolve discrepancies with document originators.
• Map existing utilities for land development, asset management and utility projects. This typically includes generating a variety of GIS products and performing data searches and retrievals.
• Assist in the design, development, testing and implementation of GIS applications to meet customer needs and enterprise requirements; developing and maintaining GIS databases; and keeping track of utility information received from various sources and perform data conversion from field survey and record documents.

Qualifications Required

• Background: High School Diploma or GED
• Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience
• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree, with a graduation date of Fall 2026 or later
• The ideal candidate would be a rising Junior or Senior, however, all students are welcome for consideration

Required Skills

• Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented with strong time-management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to prioritize and organize work in a multi-tasked environment

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret codes (Federal, State, Industry, Company, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret simple engineering documents and drawings
• Basic drafting experience (AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, etc.)
• Technical writing skill and/or experience
• Ability to perform basic or introductory engineering calculations
• Explore the Possibilities

Explore the Possibilities

South Jersey Industries employs a diverse range of talent – from construction contractors to environmental specialists. Regardless of the position, mentoring and networking, hands‑on experience, gaining industry knowledge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business and in our communities are all exciting ways that we welcome our employees at SJI. And as a company committed to creating an engaging culture built on inclusion and diversity, you’re sure to find an opportunity that makes you feel included, empowered, and ready to “bring your whole self to work” every day.

Benefits Package Overview

SJI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The SJI “Total Rewards” Benefits Package include:

• Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k), with generous company match
• Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

At this time, SJI is only considering applicants authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without the need for visa sponsorship.

Compensation Range:

$18 - 28

We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring equitability compensation for all employees. The pay range for this position reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits, bonuses, or other forms of compensation that might be part of the total compensation package. The specific salary offered will be based on a candidate’s qualifications, education, and experience.

SJI, an energy infrastructure holding company based in Folsom, NJ, delivers energy services to customers through two primary subsidiaries: SJI Utilities (SJIU) and SJI Energy Enterprises (SJIEE). SJIU houses the company’s regulated natural gas utility operations, delivering safe, reliable and affordable natural gas to more than 700,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across New Jersey via its South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas subsidiaries. SJIEE houses the company’s non-utility operations primarily focused on clean energy development and decarbonization via renewable energy production and energy management activities.

Visit sjindustries.com for more information about SJI and its subsidiaries.