Energy Business Development Intern: Growth & Partnerships

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on experience

Networking opportunities

Full-time opportunities

Job summary

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. is offering a 12-week internship designed to provide hands-on experience in the energy industry. You will work with mentors, gain exposure to real projects, and bridge commercial strategy with operational execution in a fast-paced environment.

The program emphasizes collaboration across Finance, Business Development, and Operations, with opportunities to develop analytical, presentation, and modeling skills for potential full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Energy Management, Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with financial modeling a plus.
• Interest in energy markets, infrastructure, and sustainable/renewable initiatives.
• Team‑oriented mindset with curiosity, initiative, and the ability to work across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with customer relationship management—gathering requirements, resolving operating issues, addressing commercial disputes, and supporting revenue growth.
• Reviewing and evaluating new customers to identify strategic partnerships and business alliances.
• Supporting the development of “green” initiatives, including ethanol, bio-fuels, and carbon capture projects.
• Preparing analyses and presentations for business cases on proposed projects.
• Analyzing statistics on facility usage and revenue generation to ensure optimal use of terminal and pipeline assets.
• Developing and maintaining thorough competitor analysis reports.
• Liaising with Scheduling, Field Operations, and Engineering teams to support project development and asset optimization.
• Assisting with budgetary development and preparation efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Business/Economics/Energy Management/Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Job description

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. is offering a 12-week internship designed to provide hands-on experience in the energy industry. You will work with mentors, gain exposure to real projects, and bridge commercial strategy with operational execution in a fast-paced environment.

The program emphasizes collaboration across Finance, Business Development, and Operations, with opportunities to develop analytical, presentation, and modeling skills for potential full-time opportunities after graduation.