SoCalGas Los Angeles, CA 90013 Remote
2022-04-30

Engineering Intern (Los Angeles)

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Join SoCalGas today and share our vision of becoming the cleanest natural gas utility in North America. Headquartered in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, we deliver affordable and increasingly renewable energy to 22 million customers across central and Southern California.

Primary Purpose

SoCalGas is offering exciting new opportunities for hands-on training with skilled professionals. Student internships provide developmental opportunities for the right candidates, to put theory into practice and gain valuable work experience that is personally and professionally rewarding. Current enrollment in an engineering program as an undergraduate or graduate in a 4-year college or university. This is a year-round part time position and requires reliable transportation.

The Engineering Intern supports their department with reviews, analysis and recommendations for engineering requests from the field, planning office and headquarters. This position provides research support (data gathering utilizing company records stored in hard copy or computer form), engineering and cost benefit analysis for gas processing facility projects. Provides gas processing analysis support utilizing available simulation software.

  • Sophomore/Junior or Senior or in a Master's program with at least two semesters or quarters before graduation.
  • Full-time student in a College or University Engineering program, in the chemical or mechanical engineering disciplines preferred, not limited to other disciplines.
  • A 3.0 Cumulative GPA or above is required and maintain the 3.0 throughout the internship.
  • Be able to work 16-24 hours per week on a year-round basis, with a flexible work schedule.
  • Solid understanding of fluid flow, thermal dynamics, piping systems and computer applications preferable.
  • Must be able to analyze significant amounts of data and develop multiple options and scenarios in reaching decisions.
  • Must be able to manage and implement multiple projects and to coordinate assigned activities and individual projects.
  • Knowledge of project management software tools, PC operations, spreadsheets, CAD, mainframe, networks, and MS Office preferable.
  • Must clearly and concisely communicate technical information and concepts in formal and informal settings with other departments in the company.
  • Strong communications skills. This position requires constant communication with people of various levels of work experience; must be willing to learn from others, be self-motivated to perform tasks that are simple or complex.
  • Experience in time management and team collaboration preferred
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship.
  • This is a paid internship.
  • This internship will be hybrid (a flexible work structure that requires in-office and remote work)
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