Midstream Electrical Engineer Intern

EQT Corporation; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

EQT Corporation in the Pittsburgh, PA area offers a 12-week paid Electrical Engineer Intern role within the Midstream Engineering Services team, designed to provide hands-on experience in electrical design, construction, and operations for midstream facilities.

You will assist with schematics, load calculations, control system interfaces, site visits, and documentation while collaborating with experienced engineers and project managers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Interest in energy infrastructure and power systems.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics and motor control.

Responsibilities

• Assist electrical design and review for midstream facilities.
• Support diagrams, load calculations, grounding plans, cable schedules, layouts.
• Collaborate on control system integration for motors, switchgear, transformers.
• Participate in drawing reviews and equipment evaluations.
• Visit sites to observe installation and verify conditions.
• Maintain electrical design files and project documentation.
• Prepare technical reports on reliability, efficiency, or safety initiatives.
• Learn EQT safety, codes (NEC, API) and standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical, civil, automation, and operations teams.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems

Motor Control

Power Distribution

Communication

AutoCAD

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

At EQT, you won't just do a job, you'll help shape our future. Through Transparent Leadership, you'll work alongside leaders who value collaboration and ensure every voice is heard. Through Connected Impact, you'll see how your work influences critical business decisions and drives value across our operations. Through Supported Growth, you'll have opportunities to expand your skills through cross‑functional collaboration, development opportunities, and career advancement. Join our Qrew!

As an EQT Intern, you will participate in a 12‑week paid “real‑world experience” internship program. Not only will you be involved in learning activities unique to your role, but you will learn and grow with #Qrew. If innovation and powering the future sounds exciting to you, we encourage you to apply!

Here is how the Midstream E&C Electrical Engineer Intern role will impact our business

The Electrical Engineer Intern is a summer position designed to provide students with hands‑on experience in midstream electrical design, construction, and operations. Working within EQT’s Midstream Engineering Services team, the intern will assist in the design and development of electrical systems that support compressor stations, interconnects, dehydration facilities, master meter sites, and related midstream infrastructure.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real‑world energy projects, collaborate with experienced engineers and project managers, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the design and execution of electrical systems critical to natural gas transportation and processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist electrical engineering and project management teams in the design, specification, and review of electrical systems for midstream facilities.
• Support the preparation and revision of one‑line diagrams, load calculations, grounding plans, cable schedules, and equipment layouts.
• Collaborate on control system integration and interface design for equipment such as motors, switchgear, and transformers.
• Participate in drawing reviews and technical evaluations of vendor equipment packages.
• Conduct field visits to compressor stations or other midstream sites to observe installation practices and verify as‑built conditions.
• Help maintain and organize electrical design files, equipment data sheets, and project documentation.
• Research and prepare technical reports or presentations supporting electrical reliability, efficiency, or safety initiatives.
• Learn and apply EQT’s safety, compliance, and operational standards, including NEC, API, and other relevant industry codes.
• Collaborate across mechanical, civil, automation, and operations teams to understand how electrical systems integrate within facility and pipeline operations.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in energy infrastructure, power systems, or industrial electrical design.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, motor control, and power distribution concepts preferred.
• Strong technical, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with AutoCAD, or similar tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to work in office and field environments as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally to project sites.
• Duration: Summer Internship (typically May–August)
• Location: Pittsburgh, PA area, with potential field assignments across EQT’s midstream operating footprint
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week); 9/80 schedule where applicable

Selected incumbent will be placed into the position that best suits their abilities and experience level.

EQT Corporation and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- Disabilities/Veterans.

EQT internship opportunities are open only to individuals who are currently enrolled in an academic program or will be pursuing a post‑graduate degree at the time of the internship.