Summer Substation Engineering Intern

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

Job summary

NiSource invites applications for a Summer Substation Engineering Electrical Intern in Merrillville, IN. The 12-week program (May 2027 start) offers hands-on experience under engineering staff guidance, with exposure to electrical facility projects and data analysis.

Applicants should be electrical or civil engineering students, ABET-accredited program participation, and able to work 40 hours/week. Preference for CAD proficiency and strong communication skills; relocation not specified.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited four-year engineering program (Electrical or Civil).
• Must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study.
• Ability to work 40 hrs/week.
• Proficient with PC applications; AutoCAD and MS Excel & Access preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering staff on projects and learn within a team environment.
• Evaluate, design, estimate, and provide project management for electrical facilities as needed.
• Create job order sketches using AutoCAD and perform field measurements.
• Assemble data to create job order estimates.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork / collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

ABET-accredited four-year engineering program

One year of undergraduate study completed

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

NiSource invites applications for a Summer Substation Engineering Electrical Intern in Merrillville, IN. The 12-week program (May 2027 start) offers hands-on experience under engineering staff guidance, with exposure to electrical facility projects and data analysis.

Applicants should be electrical or civil engineering students, ABET-accredited program participation, and able to work 40 hours/week. Preference for CAD proficiency and strong communication skills; relocation not specified.