Substation Engineering Intern — Civil (Summer 12-Week Program)

NiSource; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource's Summer Substation Engineering - Civil Intern program in Merrillville, IN offers hands-on experience with electrical and civil projects. You'll work under experienced engineers, assist on design, estimation, and project management tasks, and gain insight into utility operations.

The 12-week program starts May 2027 for juniors or seniors; candidates must reside within 50 miles of Merrillville, have an ABET-accredited Electrical or Civil program, and be eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Current student of an 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.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering staff on projects to meet utility facility needs.
• Create job order sketches using AutoCad.
• Perform field measurements and collect data.
• Assemble data to create job order estimates.
• Start in summer 2027 and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical or Civil Engineering program

Tools

AutoCad

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

NiSource's Summer Substation Engineering - Civil Intern program in Merrillville, IN offers hands-on experience with electrical and civil projects. You'll work under experienced engineers, assist on design, estimation, and project management tasks, and gain insight into utility operations.

The 12-week program starts May 2027 for juniors or seniors; candidates must reside within 50 miles of Merrillville, have an ABET-accredited Electrical or Civil program, and be eligible to work in the U.S.