Engineering Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Join our growing team and discover why Summit Utilities, Inc. continues to earn national and regional recognition as an employer of choice. Our recognitions include Best Places to Work in Maine (2019–2025); Best Places to Work in Arkansas (2020, 2023, 2025); Best Places to Work in Oklahoma (2022–2025); Best Places to Work in Missouri (2023 and 2026); Best Places to Work in Colorado (2025); Forbes America’s Best Small Employers (2023); and, most recently, Proud and Purposeful Employer (2026).

Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable, and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity open for an Engineering Intern based in Little Rock, AR.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Engineering Intern will be a member of the natural gas engineering team and work with design engineers and drafters to research, prepare, design, and document capital construction on a variety of projects. All work will contribute to the modernization and advancement of our natural gas distribution system.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Engineering Intern will be responsible for assisting engineering staff in the following areas: 

• Assist designers with day-to-day project duties producing construction document deliverables for natural gas system projects. 
• Assist with hydraulic analysis studies to determine design parameters for engineering of natural gas systems using company Gas Modeling Software (in-house training provided). 
• Performs occasional field work to perform construction review for compliance with company standards. 
• Record Keeping - Responsible for accurate record keeping related to installation and monitoring of gas systems, including but not limited to pipeline inspections and excavations, as-built drawings, and easements. This involves coordination with the Company’s GIS department and may require periodic data entry. 
• Research historical installation and repair documentation on existing facilities. 
• Update Access databases and Excel spreadsheets concerning project status. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student (sophomore, Junior or Senior preferred) with a strong GPA pursuing an ABET accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Demonstrated technical and analytical capability. 
• Proficient computer skills working with Microsoft Office, Autodesk/Civil-3D, and various modeling/simulation programs. This includes the ability to receive and immediately implement training on new software. 
• Must work well with others as the position requires teamwork, collaboration, and kindness within engineering offices and with local district offices. 
• Position requires a high level of attention to detail and willingness to develop a strong understanding of natural gas system principles and design standards. 
• Project design knowledge and skills exhibited by the ability to follow through with an approved design plan and having the agility to make appropriate changes when required. Excellent organizational planning skills required with demonstrated quality and thoroughness on each assignment. 
• Basic engineering knowledge, including a strong mathematical proficiency; computer skills in working with word processing, spreadsheet programs, and CAD/modeling/GIS software. 
• Interpersonal/Communication skills including excellent verbal skills exhibited in meetings, one–on-one exchanges and presentations. Good written communication skills required for writing in a technical format. 
• Ability to accept feedback is paramount as this role will work closely with leadership on all projects. 
• Exhibits personal initiative and motivation to reach out to mentor when needed. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.