Summer 2027 PA Engineering Internship

National Fuel Gas Company; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

National Fuel is seeking an Engineering Intern for Summer 2026, based out of Erie, PA. The role offers exposure to pipeline abandonment reviews, replacement project development, and data-driven analyses within a diversified energy company.

The internship emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and hands-on experience with engineering tools like Word, Excel, and Access in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Upper division engineering student (ABET-accredited) with at least two years of engineering coursework.
• Concentrations in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Environmental engineering preferred.
• Minimum GPA of 0.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or with a team.
• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Review pipeline system maps to identify potential abandonment projects.
• Assist engineers in developing pipeline replacement projects and in performing engineering analysis and cost studies.
• Research pipeline facility and gas system operations data and preparation of reports.
• Other projects will be assigned as needed.

Skills

Engineering student (ABET-accredited)

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Self-motivated and independent

Teamwork

MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Education

Upper division Engineering student (ABET accredited)

Two years of engineering curriculum

Preferred concentrations: Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Environmental

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Based out of Erie, PA, National Fuel is looking for a highly motivated Engineering Intern for Summer 2026. National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, hard work is rewarded and promotion from within is supported. We offer exciting career opportunities for talented and ambitious job seekers and encourage you to apply today.

The successful candidate may be involved in the following projects:

• Review of pipeline system maps to identify and document potential pipeline abandonment projects
• Assist Engineers in developing pipeline replacement projects and in performing engineering analysis and cost studies
• Research of pipeline facility and gas system operations data and preparation of associated reports
• Other projects will be assigned as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be an upper division Engineering student (at an ABET accredited school) with a minimum of two years of an Engineering curriculum
• Concentrations in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering are preferred
• Minimum GPA of 0
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access

ABOUT NATIONAL FUEL:

National Fuel is a diversified energy company headquartered near Buffalo, NY. Our employees continue to be the most important part of our Company and have made us who we are today. We are dedicated to the communities in which we live and work and have nearly 2,000 employees in Western NY and Northwest PA.

COMPENSATION:

The base salary for this position is $25/hr.

National Fuel is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We believe our differences makes us all better, pushing us to look at things differently while enriching our own personal life experiences. That’s why we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive work environment.

We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.