Intern - Emissions Management (Summer 2027)

GTI Energy•Rosemont, IL

13d•$17 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

GTI Energy is seeking a summer 2027 intern to support its Emissions Management Team, which conducts research, development, and demonstrations related to greenhouse gas emissions, environmental impacts, energy infrastructure integrity, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, renewable energy, hydrogen adoption, and technology validation and integration. Under the direction of the hiring manager and project leads, the intern will support field and laboratory testing, data collection and analysis, and other engineering and scientific projects. The role provides hands-on experience in energy infrastructure and emissions and opportunities to develop research, writing, presentation, and collaboration skills. The position is based at GTI Energy headquarters in the Chicagoland area. The hybrid/core work week is remote on Mondays and Fridays and on-site Tuesday through Thursday, subject to manager discretion. Travel is less than 5% and may include customer site visits, field demonstrations, or testing. Work may take place in laboratory or technical facility environments and outdoors in varying conditions. It may involve prolonged standing or sitting, repetitive hand and wrist motions, moving between workspaces, exposure to noise, temperature variations, and controlled chemical or mechanical hazards, lifting up to 30 pounds, repetitive moderate-weight lifting, climbing stairs and ladders, and standing for up to four hours per day.

Requirements

Research interest in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing environmental impacts from energy infrastructure and its operations.
Training in data or statistical analysis through coursework.
Research interest in natural gas systems and associated industry research and development needs.
Ability to think logically and apply knowledge to new and unique situations.
Ability to think critically and troubleshoot equipment or issues in the field.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of safe practices and safety standards.
Legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on the date of hire, with no further action required by GTI Energy.

Nice To Haves

Preference for candidates in their final year of a bachelor’s program or pursuing a graduate degree in geosciences, energy systems, or a related STEM field.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on test setup, testing, and detailed data collection in laboratory and field settings to support research across the energy industry.
Perform engineering and scientific assignments under the general direction of the hiring manager and project Principal Investigators.
Conduct detailed data and statistical analysis of information collected during testing.
Write and contribute to technical reports and white papers communicating research findings.
Potentially travel for customer site visits, field demonstrations, or testing.
Attend safety meetings and training and apply safety standards.
Apply standard engineering and scientific practices to complex design features.
Participate actively in project teams.
Adhere to project scope, deliverables, and budgets.
Perform other duties as assigned.