Intern, Construction Engineering

Spire Inc.; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Spire Inc. is seeking a motivated student or recent graduate for an internship across our engineering-related operations. The role offers real-world project exposure and hands-on tasks, including coordination with foremen, municipalities, and engineering firms.

You will gain experience by rotating through assignments and handling essential paperwork and communications. The internship requires a 3.0 GPA, 35–40 hours per week during the summer, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate rising junior, senior or graduate level student in the fall of 2027 pursuing an engineering degree.
• Must be able to work 35 - 40 hours per week throughout the summer internship.
• Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required with most positions.
• Must participate in All Inclusive Onboarding and Project Poster Symposium.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between various engineering assignments to potentially include the listed duties.
• Assist with correspondence from various foremen and other departments to coordinate projects.
• Prepare paperwork related to gas main and service work and utility agreements.
• Attend utility and pre-construction meetings to discuss improvements and coordination.
• Review design and cost estimates for main and service work and justify proposed work.
• Research legacy asset information and reconcile company records and mapping.

Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Ownership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Spire is seeking an enthusiastic, career minded student or recent graduate to join our operations across our regions. Our paid internship position affords students the opportunity to gain real-world experience to help put what they have learned in class into action. As an Intern, you may complete various projects and perform administrative duties while developing skills related to the assigned department and natural gas industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Opportunity to rotate between various engineering assignments to potentially include:
• Assist with correspondence from Construction and Leak & Maintenance foreman, general foreman, civic inspectors, External Affairs, and other departments regarding the status of jobs and projects.
• Assist with correspondence from outside the Company (municipalities, engineering firms, developers) to process the needed information to coordinate the Company’s facilities with proposed improvements and development.
• Prepare necessary paperwork related to the Company’s procedures for gas main and service work as required, including utility agreements and other documents.
• Attend utility meetings and pre-construction meetings to negotiate with representatives from engineering firms and municipalities to reduce the impact of proposed improvements to the Company’s existing facilities.
• Review the design and cost estimates for all types of main and service work; review delivery pressures; and justify proposed main work.
• Research legacy asset information and reconcile company records and mapping.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Strong Ethics and Integrity, Dedication to a Safe Work Environment, Commitment to a Diverse Workforce that recognizes and respects all individual’s unique skills and perspectives.
• Collaboration, Adaptability and Ownership
• Must promote a positive team atmosphere.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

Must be an undergraduate rising junior, senior or graduate level student in the fall of 2027 pursuing an engineering degree.

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

• Must be able to work 35 - 40 hours per week throughout the summer internship.
• Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required with most positions.
• Must participate in All Inclusive Onboarding and Project Poster Symposium

Physical demands, environment and schedule

• Open office space and/or field work (depending on position); Hybrid work hours (3 days in the office/2 days at home)

Company Overview

We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• Adaptability: We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs.
• Collaboration: We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone’s input is welcomed.
• Ownership: We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative.

By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected and valued.

Posting Requirements

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Spire Inc., and its subsidiaries are an Aff…