Substation Engineering Intern (Civil/Electrical) - Summer

059 Northern IN Public Serv Co LLC; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource in Merrillville, IN is seeking a Summer Substation Engineering - Civil Intern to support engineering staff on electric and gas facility projects during a 12-week program starting May 2027. The role targets students entering their junior or senior year and requires residing within 50 miles of the site.

You will learn in a team environment, perform data collection, field measurements, AutoCad sketches, and assist with estimates under supervision, gaining practical industry exposure and

Qualifications

• Current student in ABET-accredited four-year Electrical or Civil Engineering program.
• Must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study.
• Ability to work 40 hrs/week.
• Proficiency with AutoCad, MS Excel and MS Access.
• Proven communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering staff on projects to meet utility facility needs.
• Evaluate, design, estimate, and provide project management of electric and gas facilities.
• Create job order sketches using AutoCad.
• Perform field measurements and data collection.
• Assemble data to create job order estimates.

Skills

Communication skills

40 hrs/week

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical or Civil Engineering program

At least one year of undergraduate study completed

Tools

AutoCad

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

NiSource in Merrillville, IN is seeking a Summer Substation Engineering - Civil Intern to support engineering staff on electric and gas facility projects during a 12-week program starting May 2027. The role targets students entering their junior or senior year and requires residing within 50 miles of the site.

You will learn in a team environment, perform data collection, field measurements, AutoCad sketches, and assist with estimates under supervision, gaining practical industry exposure and