Engineering Intern - Polymer Laboratory

About Us

At SoCalGas, we believe that every Californian deserves a resilient energy future. We are working to achieve that future by empowering California to reach its sustainability goals through innovation, collaboration, and decarbonization. As our state’s energy needs change, we will be there providing reliable energy that is clean, safe, and affordable to our 22 million customers.

In addition to helping shape the future of hydrogen technology and clean energy, as an employee of SoCalGas you’ll also enjoy an aggressive total compensation plan, multiple upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance. We also strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting top talent and maintaining a diverse workforce. To discover more about how rewarding it is to work here, we invite you to visit these pages on our website: Our Mission; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits. Join SoCalGas today to share in our mission to build the cleanest, safest, and most innovative energy company in America!

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 will support lab projects (developing test plans, running tests, analyzing data, writing reports), database and dashboard enhancements, polymer leak sample processing and testing, and laboratory equipment maintenance. They will also assist with improving lab efficiencies, developing procedures, vetting calibration companies, and enhancing our laboratory data forms and repositories.

$22.35 - $38.35 / hour

Education

• Sophomore/Junior or Senior with at least two semesters or quarters before graduation.
• Full-time student in a College or University Engineering program, in the chemical, materials, or mechanical engineering disciplines preferred. Other disciplines may be considered.
• A 3.0 Cumulative GPA or above is required and maintain the 3.0 throughout the internship.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Solid understanding of fluid flow, thermal dynamics, piping systems and computer applications preferable.
• Coding and lab experience is preferred.
• 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.

Other Qualifications

• Be able to work 16-24 hours per week on a year-round basis, with a flexible work schedule.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship.
• This is a year-round, part-time position and requires reliable transportation.
• This position will require you to be in office, no remote work.

Benefits

SoCalGas offers a comprehensive benefits program to help support employees both personally and professionally. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• 401K company match & Company provided Pension Plan
• Career Development Tools & Resources through SoCalGas University

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled