Intern – Electrical Engineering / I&E

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern in Houston to support the project team with design, construction, and commissioning of gas compressor stations and liquid pump facilities.

You will gain hands-on I&E field experience alongside experienced engineers in the oil and gas midstream sector. The role emphasizes practical exposure to electrical systems, instrumentation, and automation, with opportunities to contribute to ongoing projects and learn industry

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum sophomore standing by internship start.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, circuits, and power distribution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Interest in energy or pipeline industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineers with design and installation of electrical and automation systems, motors, protective devices, instrumentation, and other electrical equipment used in pipeline and facility operations.
• Review P&ID, instrument index, and develop setpoints and operations.
• Assist Functional Specification & ESD specification review; Cause and Effect review; FAT/CAT validation.
• Integrate 3rd party skid, measurement, and remote communications; assist commissioning support.
• Assist with reviewing engineering drawings, vendor specs, and electrical equipment documentation.
• Support engineers in preparing and reviewing technical standards, specs, and procedures.
• Coordinate between engineering disciplines and contribute troubleshooting ideas.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Candidates must be pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering. Sophomore-level students are eligible, with preference given to juniors.

Overview

The Electrical Engineering Intern will work alongside an Experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer in the Engineering and Technical Support department to support the project team in the design, construction, and commissioning of gas compressor stations and liquid pump station facilities. This position provides the intern with hands‑on I&E field experience across facilities in the oil and gas midstream industry while supporting project efforts for commercial growth initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist the Project Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineers with the design and installation of electrical and automation systems, motors, protective devices, instrumentation, and other electrical equipment used in pipeline and facility operations. The following is a summary of possible activities:

• Controls System hardware support
  • Station Control system and network architecture
  • Assist in reviewing low-voltage cable and conduit schedules
  • Assist Low-voltage integration with Rotating Equipment
  • 3rd party vendor supplied skids integration support
• Instrumentation support
  • P&ID review
  • Validating instrument index
  • Developing setpoints and operations
• Integration/Programming support
  • Assist Functional Specification & ESD specification review
  • Assist Cause and Effect review
  • Assist on FAT/CAT validation
  • Integrating 3 rd party skid, measurement, and remote communications
  • Commissioning support
• Help review engineering drawings, vendor specifications, and electrical equipment documentation.
• Support engineers in preparing and reviewing technical standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Assist with project documentation, data collection, and coordination between engineering disciplines.
• Gain exposure to industry standards, company engineering practices, and applicable regulations.
• Contribute ideas and assist with troubleshooting or recommending improvements to ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum sophomore standing by the start of the internship.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, circuits, and power distribution (coursework or lab experience preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic familiarity with AutoCAD or similar tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Interest in the energy or pipeline industry is strongly preferred.

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.

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