Intern, Engineering

Since 1904, Southern Star has proudly served as a reliable natural gas transporter to America’s heartland. Southern Star is an innovative, customer-oriented company committed to collaboration in all parts of our business. With over a century of trusted service, we continue to prioritize what sets us apart—our people.

At Southern Star, you’ll find a workplace where your growth matters, your voice is heard, and your contributions are recognized. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next big step in your career, Southern Star is the employer of choice where you can make a meaningful impact.

Will you be the next talented individual to join our team?

Design Project Scoping

• →Learn about mechanical engineering design support, project scopes and estimates, project site layouts, and justification of projects

Compression Design

• →Learn about compressor station design, equipment, and operations including:
  • →Principles of both reciprocating and centrifugal natural gas compressors
  • →Other various equipment including yard valves, ESD valves, coolers, containments, scrubbers, filter coalescers, and mechanical separators
  • →Station auxiliary systems such as air, water, and lubrication systems
• →Learn about co-located deyhdration and storage facilities

Pipeline Design

• →Learn about basic pipeline design including DOT regulations guiding:
  • →Appropriate diameter, wall thickness, and grade requirements for operating pressures in different class locations
  • →Approval processes for material installation including welding requirements, pressure testing, and post-installation non-destructive testing practices
• →Learn how to identify and specify construction workspace, right-of-way, and easements
• →Learn high-level design specifics, including mainline valve assemblies, launchers and receivers, conventional boring, and Horizontal Direction Drilling for creek, river, and road crossings

Measurement & Regulation

• →Learn principles of measurement devices and flow computation including the relationships between volume, pressure, and temperature
• →Learn basic measurement and over-pressure protection equipment including:
  • →Diaphragm, Rotary, Turbine, Orifice, Ultrasonic, and Coriolis meters
  • →Self-regulating regulators, pilot operated regulators, relief valves, slam-shut valves, and rupture disks
• →Learn about Gas Quality equipment, heating value, and Southern Star’s gas quality tariff:
  • →C6, C6+, C9, and C9+ Gas Chromatographs
  • →Gas Quality Analyzers for Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Moisture, Sulfur, etc.
• →Learn high-level design and fabrication of meter and regulation skids to comply with the federal regulations, safety, constructability, and ease of maintenance
• →Other duties as assigned

• You must be at least 18 years old by the start of the summer internship assignment.
• You must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 after each completed semester/term.
• You must be authorized to work in the United States.
• You must be entering your junior or senior year of your degree program.
• You must be currently pursuing a Bachelors’ degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering or other related engineering discipline.

A valid driver’s license and insurability under company policy are required.