Intern - Emissions Management (Summer 2027)

GTI Energy•Des Plaines, IL

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

GTI Energy is hiring an intern for its Emissions Management Team during the summer of 2027. The team conducts research, development, and demonstrations involving greenhouse gas emissions quantification and mitigation, environmental impacts, energy infrastructure integrity, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, procedural review, 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 position provides hands-on experience with energy infrastructure and emissions, as well as opportunities to develop technical research, writing, presentation, and collaboration skills. The position is based at GTI Energy Headquarters in the Chicagoland area. The work week is hybrid: remote on Mondays and Fridays and onsite Tuesday through Thursday, subject to manager discretion. Travel is expected to be less than 5%.

Requirements

Research interests in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing environmental impacts from energy infrastructure and its operations.
Training in data or statistical analysis, such as relevant 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

Set up and conduct tests and collect detailed data in laboratory and field settings to support energy-industry research.
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.
Travel as needed 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.