Plant Engineering Intern

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Plant Engineering Intern to join our team! The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting Plant Engineering staff including but not limited to support staff, project engineers, project managers, managers, and directors. Responsible for providing analysis, design and construction services for technical support, water resources, wastewater and thermal engineering projects. Candidates may have the opportunity to work within the following groups: Plant Engineering, or Thermal Engineering.

 

The position offers an onsite schedule, with responsibilities performed at our office in Indianapolis, Indiana.  

 

At Citizens Energy Group, our Internship Program offers undergraduate students a welcoming and engaging opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience while making a real impact. Interns work on projects that support our business and communities, while also participating in professional development activities, networking events, mentorship opportunities, and site visits designed to help them grow personally and professionally. While some positions may offer hybrid work flexibility, interns are encouraged to connect with peers and leaders through required in-person program events throughout the summer, creating a collaborative and memorable internship experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops familiarity by reading, understanding and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, engineering codes, and Citizens policies and procedures.
• Develops an understanding and complies with the Citizens Quality Program. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Contributes to preparation of less complex engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope.
• Performs routine research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work.
• Prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
• Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active attendance at a college or university with emphasis in engineering, science, environmental studies, construction management, or related field.
• Ability to work both remotely and access Citizens' local office and site facilities.

 

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience preferred in Microsoft Windows 10, Office Suite, Oracle database environment.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and successfully with project managers, staff engineers, and other team members.
• Completed at least Freshman year level of studies.

Job Posting Deadline: Wednesday, December 2, 2026 Citizens is a drug-free, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.