Intern, Pipeline Safety Compliance

Spire Systems Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Spire Inc. seeks a Pipeline Safety Compliance Intern in St. Louis or Kansas City, MO. The role targets a career-minded student or recent graduate, offering paid mentorship and project work related to the natural gas industry. Internship involves office and field duties with data analysis and regulatory activities.

You will support audits, learn federal/state requirements, and contribute to process improvements while developing essential skills in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate rising junior, senior or graduate level student in fall 2027 pursuing an engineering degree.
• Must be able to work 35 - 40 hours per week throughout summer internship.
• Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Acquire knowledge of state and federal requirements affecting natural gas companies.
• Support data analysis and reporting required for regulatory audits, pipeline system component maintenance and QA activities.
• Participate in field audits of pipeline construction and other field activities.
• Review impact of proposed pipeline safety regulations on company operations.
• Develop recommendations for process improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing Civil/ Chemical/ Industrial/ Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Spire is seeking a Pipeline Safety Compliance Intern in St. Louis or Kansas City, MO. We seek an enthusiastic, career minded student or recent graduate to join our operations. Our paid internship position affords students the opportunity to learn and be mentored. As an Intern, you may complete various projects and perform administrative duties while developing skills related to the assigned department and the natural gas industry

Duties and Responsibilities

• Acquire knowledge of state and federal requirements affecting natural gas companies
• Support data analysis and reporting required for regulatory audits, pipeline system component maintenance and quality assurance activities
• Participate in field audits of pipeline construction and other field activities
• Review impact of proposed pipeline safety regulations on company operations
• Develop recommendations for process improvements
• All other duties as assigned

Essential Characteristics

• Ability to demonstrate and master the core and job category competencies
• Ability to lead by example in support of the Company’s essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual’s unique skill and perspective
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet individual goals and deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team and display a positive attitude for this dynamic environment
• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate rising junior, senior or graduate level student in fall 2027 pursuing a civil, chemical, industrial or mechanical 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

Will involve both office and field environments including uneven terrain, inclement weather, and large equipment. Some travel may be required.

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

Spire Inc., and its subsidiaries are an A/A EEO employer.