Intern - Environmental

Energy Transfer LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP is seeking motivated Environmental Permitting Interns for a 12-week summer program in Houston, TX, May through August 2027. The role focuses on learning air permitting requirements and the protection of aquatic and cultural resources across natural gas and liquids pipeline projects.

Responsibilities include preliminary routing/siting, permit preparation and tracking, and coordination with agencies and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an undergraduate degree program majoring in Ecology, Biology, or environmental fields.
• Must maintain an above-average GPA.
• Self-motivated with willingness to learn and participate in activities outside studies.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience with air permitting requirements and environmental compliance.
• Assist with permit application preparation, tracking, and documentation.
• Participate in field visits to proposed projects or sites.
• Interact with state/federal agencies and internal project teams.

Education

Undergraduate degree program in Ecology/Environmental Science or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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!

The main objective for each intern is to become familiar with the assets in our energy portfolio, gaining experience in the requirements of air permitting and gaining experience in the protection, conservation, and mitigation of aquatic resources, protected species, and cultural resources for a wide range of natural gas and liquids pipeline and facility projects.

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 2027 thru August 2027 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