Summer Design Engineer Intern - Utilities & AutoCAD

NiSource Inc.; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource is seeking a Summer Design Engineering Intern in Columbus, OH for a 12-week program starting May 2027. The role involves assisting senior engineers, evaluating and designing utility facilities, and creating job sketches with AutoCAD.

Strong communication and Excel/Access skills are desired, with an ability to work 40 hours per week and reside within 50 miles of Columbus. The internship emphasizes professional development, data collection, field measurements, and project estimation,

Qualifications

• Current student in an ABET-accredited four-year engineering program.
• Must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study.
• Ability to work 40 hrs/week.
• Proficiency with PC applications and strong skills in AutoCAD and MS Excel & Access.
• Proven communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist and work under the guidance of engineering staff on utility facility projects.
• Evaluate, design, estimate, and provide project management for electric and gas facilities.
• Create job order sketches using AutoCAD.
• Perform field measurements and data collection.
• Assemble data to create job order estimates; start in Summer 2027.
• Maintain safety consciousness throughout tasks.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Access

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited four-year engineering program

Completed at least one year of undergraduate study

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

NiSource is seeking a Summer Design Engineering Intern in Columbus, OH for a 12-week program starting May 2027. The role involves assisting senior engineers, evaluating and designing utility facilities, and creating job sketches with AutoCAD.

Strong communication and Excel/Access skills are desired, with an ability to work 40 hours per week and reside within 50 miles of Columbus. The internship emphasizes professional development, data collection, field measurements, and project estimation,