Intern - Engineering

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. invites highly motivated engineering students to join its 12-week Summer Internship starting May 2027.

You must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with expected graduation Fall 2027 or Spring 2028 to be eligible. The internship will expose you to terminal engineering, operations, maintenance, and project management activities across natural gas liquids processing, storage, and related facilities.

Qualifications

• Undergrad or grad student in Civil or Mechanical Eng (Petroleum acceptable).
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with assets in Energy Transfer's energy portfolio including gas/liquids operations.
• Assist with process simulation, system modeling, and data collection for gas and fluid handling.
• Support pipe and vessel sizing calculations, equipment function checks, and maintenance planning.
• Assist day-to-day field operations related to pipeline, storage, and terminal systems.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Excel

Verbal & Written Communication

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate student (Civil/Mechanical Eng)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Summary:
This is a twelve (12) week paid internship program beginning May 2027. You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program with an expected graduation date in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028.

The Energy Transfer Terminal Engineering group supports the Terminal Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Project Management groups at the Northeast Terminal facilities (natural gas liquids processing & refined products storage). Terminal operations include dehydration, fractionation, chilling, refrigerated storage, atmospheric storage, underground storage caverns, marine operations, and pipeline operations.

Summary:

We are seeking a motivated, dynamic, personable, and professional Engineering Intern for our summer program to join our team!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The mainobjective for the intern is to become familiar with the assets in our energy portfolio,gaining experience in gathering, processing, treating, transmission storing, and export of natural gas and/or liquids.

Responsibilities will vary with location but may include process simulation and system modeling, gas and fluid flowmeasurements, pipe and vessel sizing calculations, equipment functions, andmaintenance requirements, and the day to day field operations of pipeline, storage, and terminalsystems.

• Undergraduate student in Civil or Mechanical Engineering preferred (Petroleum Engineering acceptable).
• Self-motivated individual with a high level of initiative.
• Position requires the ability to balance multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, the ability to prioritize tasks, and the ability to shift established priorities in response to changing business needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, sound organizational skills.
• Proactively initiates, develops, and maintains effective working relationships. Ability to function effectively in a team environment.
• Competent with personal computer applications (Microsoft Office, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Special Considerations

Previous summer work experience, college laboratory experience, and/or familiarity with process equipment (pumps, valves, compressors, process control systems).

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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