Compression Engineer Intern

EQT Corporation
Canonsburg, PA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward students pursuing engineering degrees and seeking hands-on midstream experience, comfortable with field visits and administrative support tasks.

Best fit for

  • Students in engineering or related technical fields with an interest in midstream operations
    — “Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.”
  • Candidates eager to learn safety protocols and work in both office and field environments
    — “Learn and apply safety protocols and compliance requirements relevant to midstream operations.”
  • Individuals who can coordinate with multiple departments and adapt to varied tasks
    — “Collaborate with various departments to gain a broad understanding of how engineering, construction, and operations work together in the field.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires local travel and field exposure in addition to office work
    — “Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally to project sites.”
  • The position is temporary and likely seasonal, based on the summer-based description
    — “temporary, summer-based position”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with data collection and technical documentation in your resume
    — “Support data collection, field documentation, drawing reviews, and coordination activities.”
  • Emphasize your ability to shadow roles and gain insight into midstream operations
    — “Attend team meetings and shadow various roles to gain insight into midstream operations and project execution.”
  • Showcase any prior collaboration with cross-functional teams or research projects
    — “Conduct research, prepare presentations, or support small project initiatives under supervision.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Assisted with day-to-day tasks related to facility operations and maintenance
  • Participated in job site visits and facility walkthroughs
  • Learned and applied safety protocols
Typical background
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field

Skills & requirements

Required

Engineering PrinciplesOrganizational SkillsCommunicationProblem-solvingMicrosoft Office ProficiencySafety Protocols

Preferred

Midstream Pipeline OperationsFacility Operations And Maintenance

Stack & domain

EngineeringConstructionSafety ProtocolsProject ExecutionMicrosoft OfficeOrganizationalCommunicationProblem-solvingEnergyInfrastructure

About the role

Original posting from EQT Corporation via Greenhouse

At EQT, you won't just do a job, you'll help shape our future. Through Transparent Leadership, you'll work alongside leaders who value collaboration and ensure every voice is heard. Through Connected Impact, you'll see how your work influences critical business decisions and drives value across our operations. Through Supported Growth, you'll have opportunities to expand your skills through cross-functional collaboration, development opportunities, and career advancement.

Join our Qrew! 

As an EQT Intern, you will participate in a 12-week paid “real-world experience” internship program. Not only will you be involved in learning activities unique to your role, but you will learn and grow with #Qrew. If innovation and powering the future sounds exciting to you, we encourage you to apply!

Here is how the Compression Engineer Intern role will impact our business:

The Compression Engineer is a temporary, summer-based position designed to provide hands-on experience and professional development for students interested in midstream pipeline or facilities operations. This role supports the Compression Services teams by assisting with a variety of technical, administrative, and project-related tasks, while gaining exposure to real-world midstream infrastructure development and operations.

The Compression Engineer Intern responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assist compression engineering staff with day-to-day tasks related to facility operations and maintenance activities.

Support data collection, field documentation, drawing reviews, and coordination activities.

Participate in job site visits, facility walkthroughs, or facility PSSR reviews as assigned.

Help organize and maintain asset records, drawing redlines, and reports.

Attend team meetings and shadow various roles to gain insight into midstream operations and project execution.

Conduct research, prepare presentations, or support small project initiatives under supervision.

Learn and apply safety protocols and compliance requirements relevant to midstream operations.

Collaborate with various departments to gain a broad understanding of how engineering, construction, and operations work together in the field.

Required Experience and Skills:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

Strong interest in the energy industry, infrastructure development, or project execution.

Basic understanding of engineering or construction principles is preferred.

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to work both independently and within a team.

Willingness to work in office and field environments as needed.

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally to project sites.

Location: Based in the Pittsburgh, PA area, with a combination of office work and potential field exposure.

Selected incumbent will be placed into the position that best suits their abilities and experience level.

EQT Corporation and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- Disabilities/Veterans.

Source: EQT Corporation careers (Greenhouse)

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