Summer 2026 Engineering Intern- Austin, TX

Job ID: 6528

Functional Area: Engineering

Position Type: Full-Time Temporary

Relocation Provided: Yes

Location: Austin, TX

Department: ENGINEERING

Internal / External: External

Experience Required: None

Position Description:

Job Posting End Date: This job posting will be removed on Sun, Sept 28th.

Texas Gas Service is a division of ONE Gas, Inc. (NYSE: OGS), one of the largest publicly traded, 100 percent-regulated natural gas utilities in the United States. Headquartered in Tulsa, OK, ONE Gas provides service to more than 2.3 million customers. Our internship program is designed to provide students with meaningful, hands-on experience for professional growth and development.

We’re seeking motivated and high-performing students to join our Engineering team for Summer 2026 in Austin, TX, focusing on pipeline projects to bring natural gas utility service to new subdivisions and developments. This hybrid internship offers a dynamic blend of in-office and remote work, giving interns exposure to real-world engineering functions, processes, and field operations.

Interns will work on impactful projects, collaborate with professionals across departments, and participate in networking events with peers and company leadership.

What You Will Do

Coordinate, assist, and/or perform engineering activities relative to the design, operation, and maintenance of company pipeline and storage systems and related facilities.

Help with project coordination among area regions, departments (Customer Development, Operating, and Customer Services), and contractors including:

Bid proposals and contracts

Line extensions

Construction and relocation projects

Provide technical and/or engineering assistance to management, employees, governmental/regulatory personnel, contractors, customers, and others on matters including but not limited to:

- Meter and regulator settings

- Equipment/system design

- Pipeline sizes

- Pipeline modeling

- Database analyses

- Growth planning

- Emergency valve isolation plans for pipeline systems

- Policies and procedures

Review, summarize, and assist in preparation of information including but not limited to:

- Engineering studies

- Pipeline bid proposals

- Construction contracts

- Status/activity reports

- Job orders

- Purchase requisitions

Position Requirements:

Ideal candidates are:

- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering, preferably graduating in December 2026 or May 2027.

- Enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin or Texas State University.

- Maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

- Involved in extracurricular activities, community service, or leadership roles.

- Experienced through prior internships, part-time jobs, or volunteer work.

- Excel at cross-functional collaboration, have strong communication skills, enjoy solving complex design challenges, and have a track record of delivering practical, business-friendly solutions.

Recruitment Timeline

- Applications Open: August 2025

- Recruitment Begins: September 2025

- Campus Interviews: Conducted following university career fairs

- Offers Extended: By late October to early November

Additional Details

Compensation: All ONE Gas internship positions are paid. We offer a fair and competitive pay rate.

Housing Assistance: Based on the location of your assignment vs. your college and/or primary residence, you may be eligible to receive housing assistance.

Number of Positions Available: 1

Projected Internship Dates: Tues, May 26th, 2026- Fri, July 31st, 2026

Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week

Diversity at ONE Gas

Inclusion & Diversity is so important to us that we made it one of our core values, values that guide and direct our actions as we go about our daily business. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of One Gas. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

ONE Gas, Inc., and its divisions will provide equal employment opportunity for qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military status or genetic information.