Intern, Land

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline is seeking motivated students or recent graduates for its 12-week Land internship in Lenexa, KS. The program provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and training, with assignments spanning landowner relations, regulatory requirements, and land operations in the pipeline industry.

The position offers 40 hours per week, 12 weeks from May to August, with competitive pay and a potential housing stipend if distance warrants.

Qualifications

• You must be 18 years of age by the start of the summer internship assignment.
• You must be authorized to work in the United States.
• You must be currently enrolled as a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a related field.
• You must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 after each completed semester/term.
• Plan to pursue a career in land operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Land Services team with daily and weekly activities
• Conduct research and summarize findings related to business operations, compliance requirements, and natural gas pipeline industry developments
• Assist with reviewing, organizing, and maintaining contracts, legal documents, policies, and other departmental records
• Support compliance and information governance initiatives designed to mitigate business risk and promote regulatory compliance
• Monitor and compile information regarding legislative, regulatory, and industry trends that may impact the Company
• Participate in department meetings, shadow professionals, and assist with special projects and other assignments as needed
• Travel to project sites to gain an understanding of natural gas pipeline operations
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Written and verbal communication

Organization and attention to detail

Teamwork and independence

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress in Business Administration, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Southern Star is currently seeking highly motivated and energetic students or recent graduates to join our team as summer interns. The Land internship offers hands‑on experience, mentorship, orientation and training, and valuable work assignments. This position offers a variety of opportunities, including shadowing and assisting Land Professionals to gain a better understanding of landowner relations, right‑of‑way activities, regulatory requirements, pipeline projects, land record management, and land operations within the pipeline industry. The intern will also perform and/or participate in additional activities and events that help 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.

• Assist the Land Services team with daily and weekly activities
• Conduct research and summarize findings related to business operations, compliance requirements, and natural gas pipeline industry developments
• Assist with reviewing, organizing, and maintaining contracts, legal documents, policies, and other departmental records
• Support compliance and information governance initiatives designed to mitigate business risk and promote regulatory compliance
• Monitor and compile information regarding legislative, regulatory, and industry trends that may impact the Company
• Participate in department meetings, shadow professionals, and assist with special projects and other assignments as needed
• Travel to project sites to gain an understanding of natural gas pipeline operations
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• You must be 18 years of age by the start of the summer internship assignment
• You must be authorized to work in the United States
• You must be currently enrolled as a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a related field
• You must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 after each completed semester/term
• Plan to pursue a career in land operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint