Intern, Land

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Shawnee (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. is seeking motivated students or recent graduates for a 12-week summer Land internship in Alabama. The role provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and training, with duties spanning landowner relations, right-of-way activities, regulatory requirements, pipeline projects, and land record management.

Interns work 40 hours/week with paid holidays. A housing stipend may be offered if housing near the work location is needed.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or related field.
• GPA 2.75+ after each completed term.
• Plan to pursue a career in land operations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency with 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 records.
• Support compliance and information governance initiatives to mitigate risk and promote regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and compile information regarding legislative, regulatory, and industry trends impacting the Company.
• Participate in department meetings, shadow professionals, and assist with special projects and assignments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organization skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Overview

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.

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

Qualifications

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