The board
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- Columbus OH - Arena District
- Apply by
- End Date: October 3, 2026
- Posted
- Sep 2
Job Summary
NiSource Internship Program Introduction
NiSource is currently seeking a Summer Operational Excellence Intern. Successful applicants will become integral members of the department while learning within a team environment, completing meaningful tasks and collaborating with team members and leaders on important projects. This position will be a great opportunity for the candidate desiring to launch their career in the field. Successful applicants will build professional relationships with other interns and all levels of NiSource personnel while participating in rewarding professional development exercises and fun, team-building activities. Interns will obtain a broad overview of NiSource's operations and current events in the utilities industry.
This is a 12-week summer internship program starting in May 2027, for students entering their junior or senior year in fall 2027.
What you'd do
- Electric Planning
- Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of the operations work plan in support of Power Delivery.
- Assist in data collection and reports to monitor programs, work plans, operating budgets, and forecasts in support of Power Delivery.
- Successful candidate to be currently enrolled in an accredited university with a major in business, accounting or engineering discipline.
- GIS Environmental
- The GIS Environmental Intern will support the Environmental Department in either Columbus, OH or Merrillville, IN to research and gather environmental files in the public domain and add them to our Geographic Information System (GIS) for our service territory.
- Candidates with backgrounds in GIS application use or support, and GIS editing are encouraged to apply.
- Continuous Improvement
- The Transformation Office (TO) supports and coaches business-led Customer Value teams including business leaders, frontline workers and subject-matter experts to help the business build capabilities to identify ways to work smarter and more efficiently to unlock value for our customers.
- This role will assist the TO Consultants and Governance Lead positions through multiple activities.
What they want
- Major in GIS, Engineering, Accounting, Operations Management, Business Management or related discipline.
- Required GPA 3.0 and above.
- Experience working independently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Excellent analytical abilities, including process analysis and development, problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
- Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Demonstrated problem analysis and solving
- Starts
- 2026-09-01