Zero Emissions Systems Intern (Summer 2025) at GTI Energy in Des Plaines, Illinois

Job Description:

GTI Energy is a leading technology development organization. Our trusted team works to scale impactful solutions that shape energy transitions by leveraging gases, liquids, infrastructure, and efficiency. We embrace systems thinking, innovation, and collaboration to develop, scale, and deploy the technologies needed for low-carbon, low-cost energy systems. Fostering a positive and respectful work culture that promotes growth, collaboration, and opportunity, our 18-acre headquarters is home to state-of-the-art labs and facilities where scientists, engineers, program managers, trainers, and other professionals take a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving. We are proud of what we do because our work matters. GTI Energy is focused on solving global energy challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. We have a proven track record in producing creative and important intellectual property and commercializing solutions to deliver safe, clean, and reliable energy. At GTI Energy, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives, economies, and the environment. At GTI Energy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility (DEI&A) is not only an important business priority, but it is also deeply rooted in our culture and values and something we celebrate every day. GTI Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, enticing incentives, career advancement, and the opportunity to work in a professional R&D environment committed to purposeful work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 2025. 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 Environmental Justice and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility.

 

Why GTI Energy?

GTI Energy embraces the power of innovation and collaboration to solve consequential energy challenges.  By demonstrating continuous improvements in technology and solutions that lower the emissions and costs of energy, we will shape energy systems that decarbonize economies, protect our environment, and benefit the people they serve. We do this by putting people at the center of everything we do. We support and uplift people, ensuring they have the resources and confidence needed to live as their authentic selves and reach their full potential.

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

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.

 

Work Location

The position will be primarily based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters in Des Plaines, Illinois. We offer a hybrid/core work week, where employees are remote Mondays and Fridays, and are on-site Tuesday through Thursday. The position may also require field work-specifically traveling to operator job sites to collect gas/liquid samples and measure methane emissions from production sites. We will collaborate with students to establish a flexible hybrid work schedule that accommodates their availability.

 

Primary Responsibilities

• 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


• Receive community benefits training and contribute to tasks related to environmental justice, community engagement and outreach under the guidance of the DEIA Lead. 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.


• Apply standard engineering/scientific practices to complex features of designs.


• Participate actively in project teams.


• Adhere to project scope, deliverables, and budgets.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Learning Opportunities

•  Technical Skills: Gain expertise on energy infrastructure and net zero emissions systems. Develop technical research, analysis, and writing skills. And 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 environmental justice and community impacts through outreach and engagement.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Research interests in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from energy infrastructure and its operations as well as minimizing environmental impacts.


• 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.

 

Education and Experience

• Preference will be given to individuals who are in their final year of a bachelor’s degree, or pursuing a graduate level degree, within the energy systems, chemistry, or other related STEM disciplines.

 

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $17 - $28 USD hourly. This salary range is GTI Energy’s good faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, GTI Energy’s business or organizational needs and an individual’s relevant experience, education, qualifications, certifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, and/or performance. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus. The range listed is just one component of GTI Energy’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, paid time off, and region-specific benefits.

 

Who Should Apply?

Studies have shown that women, people of color, and other under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. GTI Energy will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

 

EEO Statement

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment.  If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at HumanResources@gti.energy and we’ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or genetic information.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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