What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern - Hammond, IN - Summer 2026 position at Orbital Engineering, Inc.?
Engineering Intern - Hammond, IN - Summer 2026Working with our business partners to create, improve, and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years – energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, technology and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embracing our values.Orbital is seeking a motivated and enterprising candidate for an Engineering Internship with our Natural Gas engineering team at our Hammond, IN location for the summer of 2026. Candidates seeking degrees in Mechanical or Civil Engineering and who will be rising Juniors or Seniors are preferred. The successful candidate will gain exposure to engineering consulting practices in the Natural Gas Utility market, while acquiring through experience and exposure many of the following professional technical skills and methods:Applying sound engineering principles on active projectsMeeting deadlines and adhering to assigned scopes of workParticipating in department/company meetings and development programsLearning to prepare, read, and interpret drawings and other project documentsWorking closely with registered Professional Engineers across multiple disciplinesGaining relevant field experience through job site visitsParticipating as part of a project team in an office environmentBuilding professional interpersonal and collaboration skillsUtilizing industry software to develop engineering analyses and design drawingsDeveloping written and verbal technical communication skillsAcquiring technical skills through training and firsthand experiencesManipulating and applying data to the analysis of real-world situationsReading, interpreting, and properly applying design codes and standardsWorking in a dynamic and team-based environmentDeveloping critical thinking and practical application skillsLearning practical application of engineering principlesDeveloping formal reports and calculation documentsLearning various problem-solving approachesLearning attention to detail and importance of engineering work qualityOperating within an established job process and product quality frameworkGaining exposure to the integration of various advanced technologies into our project design activities.Minimum RequirementsApplicants must be pursuing BS degree in engineering (Mechanical or Civil preferred) from an accredited college or university and must have completed at least their first year of coursework successfullyApplicants must be able to demonstrate academic achievement, initiative, integrity, work ethic, and willingness to learnThis position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.GAS00002250#LI-CV1
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