Peoples Gas · 14 hours ago
Intern - Gas Engineering (May 2026)
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $26.24/hr
Start in 2026 SpringPeoples Gas, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Gas Engineering Intern for the summer of 2026 in Waukegan and Chicago, Illinois. The intern will provide engineering support on gas design, construction, and maintenance projects while developing technical and project management skills.
Oil and Gas
No H1B
Responsibilities
Working under the direction of an engineering mentor, assist with analyses and preparation of plans, designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and work procedures for projects in gas transmission and gas distribution. Examples: Review road and public works project plans for conflicts with WEC Energy Group facilities, and develop recommendations to resolve conflicts
Analyze commercial and industrial gas load requests and recommend metering and pressure regulating equipment
Utilize various computer programs, databases, spreadsheets, etc. to update computer models and perform network studies concerning gas system flow and capacity. Determine optimum design, costs, and economic justification of projects such as extensions of gas service to new customers or reinforcement of existing facilities to meet increasing gas loads
Build working knowledge of natural gas transmission and distribution engineering through exposure to a variety of facilities, construction projects, system maintenance work, and projects in various stages of analysis, design, planning, and execution. Understand application of project management to design and construction projects
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma, HSED, or GED
Current pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering majors with a graduation date after June 2026
Minimum GPA of 2.8
Valid Driver's License
Preferred
Current pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Chemical Engineering
Benefits
Paid company holidays
Company
Peoples Gas
For more than 170 years, we have delivered safe, reliable natural gas to residents and businesses in Chicago.
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Allyson Kolpas
Community Partnerships & Engagement Specialist
Vanessa Hall
Manager, Community Partnerships & Engagement
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