Intern, Pipeline Safety Compliance

Spire Inc.•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

Spire is seeking an enthusiastic, career-minded student or recent graduate for a paid internship in St. Louis or Kansas City, Missouri. The internship provides opportunities to learn and be mentored while completing projects and administrative duties and developing skills related to the assigned department and the natural gas industry. The role involves office and field environments, and some travel may be required. The intern will support pipeline safety compliance work, including learning applicable state and federal requirements, assisting with data analysis and reporting for regulatory audits and pipeline system maintenance and quality assurance, participating in field audits, reviewing proposed regulations, and recommending process improvements. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The role requires a student enrolled as an undergraduate rising junior, senior, or graduate-level student in fall 2027 pursuing a civil, chemical, industrial, or mechanical engineering degree. Interns must be able to work 35–40 hours per week throughout the summer internship, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, demonstrate Microsoft Office proficiency, and participate in All Inclusive Onboarding and the Project Poster Symposium.

Requirements

Must be enrolled as an undergraduate rising junior, senior, or graduate-level student in fall 2027 pursuing a civil, chemical, industrial, or mechanical engineering degree.
Must be able to work 35–40 hours per week throughout the summer internship.
Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Microsoft Office proficiency is required.
Must participate in All Inclusive Onboarding and the Project Poster Symposium.
Ability to demonstrate and master core and job-category competencies.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with a diverse range of people.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet individual goals and deadlines.
Ability to work as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude.
Strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, and commitment to a diverse workforce that respects individuals’ skills and perspectives.
Collaboration, adaptability, and ownership.

Responsibilities

Acquire knowledge of state and federal requirements affecting natural gas companies.
Support data analysis and reporting for regulatory audits, pipeline system component maintenance, and quality assurance activities.
Participate in field audits of pipeline construction and other field activities.
Review the impact of proposed pipeline safety regulations on company operations.
Develop recommendations for process improvements.
Complete other duties as assigned.