2027 University Intern - Commercial

Phillips 66; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips 66 & YOU invites energetic students to join our University Intern program in Commercial, where you’ll tackle real market analysis and optimization projects in a fast-paced energy environment.

You’ll work with mentors and leaders, gain Excel/Tableau experience, and present your learnings to executives at the summer’s end. This paid/unpaid internship provides hands-on exposure to trading, logistics, and market intelligence in Houston.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
• Graduating August 2027 or later with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields.
• Greater than 30 hours of earned college credit.
• Available for a minimum of ten continuous weeks.
• Available to work at Houston, TX headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Assist in value-adding projects in Supply & Trading, Business Development, and/or Optimization.
• Analyze and evaluate energy markets to provide real‑life solutions.
• Interact with graduates and leaders for professional development and industry knowledge.
• Use Excel, Tableau and related tools for data analysis and visualization.
• Present outcomes to senior business leaders and stakeholders at internship end.

Skills

Analytical capability

Ambitious & driven

Business acumen

Values collaboration

Communication skills

Curious & inquisitive

Innovative thinking

Interest in trading

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Mathematics/Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management

Master’s degree in Economics, Finance or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

As a 2027 University Intern - Commercial, you will gain hands‑on experience through meaningful projects that help build your technical and professional skills at Phillips 66.

An internship with Phillips 66 Commercial includes value‑adding projects that analyze and evaluate the rapidly moving energy markets and look to provide real‑life solutions to the multiple challenges our customers face every day. Interaction with both recent graduates and experienced managers provides both personal development and the industry knowledge needed to make a future career decision.

What You’ll Do

• Orientation and training events, field trips, social activities, weekly seminars and opportunities to meet and interact with functional leaders.
• Participating in continuous coaching conversations with your manager, who will provide direction throughout your internship.
• Working with an assigned mentor for further guidance and to help you with the technical challenges of your role and give assistance in navigating through the day‑to‑day questions regarding working in the corporate world.
• Giving a presentation at the end of the summer to senior business leaders and key stakeholders. This is an opportunity for you to demonstrate what you learned in your internship and provide insight on your experience.
• Our Phillips 66 Commercial organization is focused on optimizing assets and improving operational performance by gathering market intelligence, managing risk, and creating logistic solutions across the globe.

Phillips 66’s Commercial Organization Includes

• Business Development
• Crude and Refined Products Supply
• Global Asset Optimization
• Global Trading
• Logistics and Scheduling
• Marine
• Market Analysis

Opportunities Are Available In Our Organization To

• Complete value‑adding projects in Supply & Trading, Business Development, and/or Optimization that analyze and evaluate the rapidly moving energy markets and provide real‑life solutions to the multiple challenges our customers face every day.
• Interact with recent graduates and experienced leaders to gain personal development and the industry knowledge needed to make a future career decision. The Commercial experience will develop you technically and professionally and will involve personal interaction with both office and field employees.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Tableau and other applications that are specific to the intern assignment. Interns receive diversified training through on‑the‑job assignments while leveraging technical skills acquired in college.

Key Candidate Characteristics Include, But Not Limited To

• Analytical capability
• Ambitious & driven
• Business acumen
• Values collaboration
• Communication skills
• Curious & inquisitivelia>
• Innovative thinking
• Shared values
• Passion for industry
• Interest in trading

What You’ll Bring – Required

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Mathematics/Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent field of study or a Master’s degree in Economics, Finance or MBA
• Greater than 30 hours of earned college credit
• Graduation date of August 2027 or later
• Available for a minimum of ten continuous weeks
• Available to work at Houston, TX headquarters

What Makes You Stand Out – Preferred

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Previous internship or co‑op participant in related industry or field
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPointli>
• Experience with Python or related coding languages

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

About Phillips 66

Providing Energy. Improving Lives. We are excited about the future of energy. Our advantaged and nimble company is full of seasoned leadership and talented teams making responsible choices to adapt and explore the opportunities the changing market brings. We do this while living out our values of safety, honor and commitment; improving lives by providing access to the energy which is essential to a high standard of living and health throughout the world. Our employees, suppliers and partners share this vision to provide energy and improve lives. Our hard work, and teamwork, keeps energy flowing. At Phillips 66, we know that now, more than ever, is the time to try new things.

Phillips 66 is an EEO and affirmative action employer of women/minorities/veterans/individuals with disabilities