Intern - Zero Emissions Systems

General Summary

GTI Energy, the nation’s leading research, development, deployment, and training organization serving energy markets, has an opportunity for an intern in our Zero Emission Systems Team in the summer of 2026. This unit performs research, development, and demonstrations focused on technology and information aimed at greenhouse gas emission quantification, mitigation, environmental impacts, energy infrastructure integrity, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, procedural review, renewable energy, hydrogen adoption, technology validation and integration.

Under the direction of the project’s Principal Investigator, the qualified candidate will perform hands‑on tasks involving test set up and instrumentation for data collection, assist in engineering/scientific assignments, and receive training to contribute to tasks related to ZEST.

GTI Energy is where complex energy challenges meet bold solutions. With expertise in energy research, technology development, and business innovation, partners across every sector trust us to build and demonstrate solutions for better‑performing energy systems. Guided by systems thinking, collaboration, and innovation, we are focused on driving progress that matters for people everywhere.

Being part of the GTI Energy team means being surrounded by people that are passionate and purpose driven, empowered to continuously learn, ask hard questions, and leverage their knowledge and experience to drive toward a greater purpose.

We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We prioritize and maintain a respectful culture, and we ensure reasonable accommodation is made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.

This internship is based at GTI Energy Headquarters in Des Plaines, Illinois (Chicagoland area). Interns will primarily work on‑site in the lab Tuesday–Thursday, with flexibility for hybrid scheduling when possible. Depending on project and lab needs, on‑site work may be required up to five days per week.

The role includes hands‑on lab support, instrumentation and data collection, and occasional field work, including travel to operator sites to collect samples and measure methane emissions.

• Perform hands‑on tasks involving test set up and instrumentation for data collection in the lab and in the field to support cross‑cutting research efforts throughout the energy industry.
• Perform engineering/scientific assignments under the general direction of project Principal Investigators.
• Write and contribute to technical reports and white papers to effectively communicate the findings from research projects.
• Travel for customer site visits, field demonstrations, or testing.
• Attend safety meetings, safety training, and apply safety standards.
• Participate actively in project teams.
• Adhere to project scope, deliverables, and budgets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Research interests in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing environmental impacts from energy infrastructure and its operations.
• Research interest in natural gas systems and associated industry R&D needs.
• Ability to think logically and apply knowledge to new and unique situations.
• Ability to think critically and troubleshoot equipment/issues in the field.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of safe practices and safety standards.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Gain expertise in energy infrastructure and net‑zero emissions systems. Develop technical research, analysis, and writing skills. Expand to other skills based on personal interest.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Develop presentation and communication skills by interacting with internal and external stakeholders across the industry.
• Engagement
  
  Skills:
  
  Gain knowledge on community impacts through outreach and engagement.

• Preference will be given to candidates in their final year of a bachelor’s program or currently pursuing a graduate degree in geosciences, energy systems, or a related STEM field.

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