Intern - Environmental
Energy Transfer moves America’s Energy. Founded in 1996, Energy Transfer has become one of the most diversified, publicly traded energy infrastructure Partnerships in the country. With more than 125,000 miles of pipeline and associated infrastructure traversing 41 states and Canada, with international offices in Canada, Beijing, and Panama, and more than 11,000 employees, we are essential in delivering the nation’s natural gas, crude oil, and refined products domestically and globally.
Position Summary
We are looking for motivated, dynamic, personable, and professional Environmental Permitting Interns for our summer program to join our team!
Responsibilities may include preliminary pipeline routing and facility siting; interaction with state and federal agencies, project management staff, and other environmental permitting staff; permit application preparation and tracking experience; and field visits to proposed projects or construction sites.
This is a twelve (12) week program starting in May 2026 thru August 2026 in Houston, Texas
Required Education, Skills & Abilities
To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements include:
Enrollment in an undergraduate degree program majoring in Ecology, Biology, Wildlife Management, Forestry, Rangeland Ecology, Fisheries, Environmental Studies, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or an equivalent discipline and a minimum completion of Sophomore level engineering courses
Self-motivated individuals with involvement in activities outside college studies
Must possess a strong willingness to learn
An above average GPA
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency with MS Office
Willing to travel
Ability to organize, perform and prioritize various functions in a fast-paced environment
Excellent attention to details
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to adapt well to rapidly changing priorities and responsibilities
Ability to work as a team player effectively with a diverse workforce and with various levels within the organization
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.