Internships
Join the Evolution of Energy
An internship with us means you will be helping to make SoCalGas the cleanest, safest, and most innovative energy infrastructure company in America. This is a place where big ideas are encouraged, and teamwork is key. An internship with us offers you the opportunity to enhance your skills and support the advancement of clean energy, while growing your career. You will get the chance to make real contributions to real projects, work directly with mentors and senior leaders, network with peers, and have access to valuable resources and engaging event opportunities throughout the company. Whatever your chosen profession, SoCalGas is committed to championing people. Join the team that is helping shape the future of energy!
From Interns to Full-Time Employees
Many of our full-time employees started as interns. Watch some of their stories here:
Benefits of an Internship with SoCalGas
Career Exploration
Interning at SoCalGas provides an opportunity to explore various career paths within the energy industry. It allows interns to understand the roles and responsibilities of different positions, helping them make informed career decisions.
Career Exposure
Interns gain firsthand exposure to realworld work environments, industry practices, and business operations. This exposure helps to understand how different departments function and collaborate, providing a holistic view of the company.
Network and Relationship Building
Networking with a variety of employees, senior leaders, and intern alumni to learn about their work experience and career growth and development. These connections also provide valuable insights & mentorship opportunities.
Professional Development
SoCalGas is committed to the professional growth of its interns. Through training programs, workshops, and hands-on experience, interns can acquire and enhance their professional skills such as project management, problem-solving, and leadership.
Build Interpersonal Skills
Expand their oral communication and presentation skills by participating in team meetings, client interactions, and presentations.
Career Readiness and Employability
The practical experience gained from the internship prepares interns for their future careers. It equips them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and work ethics, making them ready to take on full-time roles in the energy industry.
Candidate Expectations/Requirements
Education
- Enrollment in a four-year university Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program.
- Freshman-Graduate student. Must have at least one semester left before graduation.
- A 3.0 Cumulative GPA or above is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong communications skills. This position requires constant communication with people of various levels of work experience; must be willing to learn from others, be self-motivated to perform tasks that are simple or complex.
- Must be able to analyze significant amounts of data and develop multiple options and scenarios in reaching decisions.
- Must be able to manage and implement multiple projects and to coordinate assigned activities and individual projects.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications preferable.
- Must clearly and concisely communicate technical information and concepts in formal and informal settings with other departments in the company.
Availability & Other Qualifications
- Must be able to work onsite 3 days a week from primary work location.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship.
- Must have a reliable form of transportation. This position requires travel to various locations as part of the internship experience. This includes site visits, tours, and networking events.
Year-Round Internship Hours
- Must be able to work 16-24 hours per week on a year-round basis. Opportunity to work 30-40 hours a week during summer break.
Summer Internship Hours
- Must be able to work 30-40 hours a week during the summer (10-12 weeks).
Highlighting Former Interns
Armando Palacios - Staff Accountant
"I joined as an intern during COVID-19. The job market was bad, and the internship market was ten times worse, with SoCalGas as one of the only companies offering internships. My internship helped me develop into the employee I am today."
Kaitlyn Chidley - Business Analyst
"Internships are a great way to jumpstart your career. My internship with SoCalGas was with in Business Administration and with this experience, I am further along in my career path in comparison to my classmates who did not do any internships."
Apryl Shaw - Senior DEI Advisor
"I was able to engage with SoCalGas VPs and directors as they discussed strategy and messaging, giving me great insight into the company - including its culture. That experience convinced me to stay with SoCalGas as a full-time employee!"
Candidate FAQs
Yes, all SoCalGas internships are paid.
Search internships through our Careers page here: SoCalGas Careers
Yes, a resume is required to apply for all positions. Unless requested in the job posting, a cover letter is generally optional.
1 year assignment with the possibility to extend based on program need and budget.
10-12 weeks, depending on the program.
You will work with your team on different projects. We will also hold events where interns will be able to network with peers and SoCalGas leaders, while learning more about our clean energy efforts.
Yes, we offer different start dates to accommodate whether your institution runs on a quarter or semester schedule.
Currently, SoCalGas does not offer sponsorship.
If you haven’t heard from us within several weeks, it is likely still pending review. Please allow more time for the Talent Acquisition team to review your resume.
If your resume is selected, you will be emailed requesting more information. If your resume is not selected, you will also be notified via email.
Yes, students can submit applications to multiple internships.
