Intern - Environmental

Energy Transfer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer offers a twelve-week environmental internship program in Houston, Texas, running May through August 2027. The role involves supporting preliminary routing and siting tasks, engaging with regulatory agencies, and assisting with permit applications and field inspections.

Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate program related to ecology or environmental engineering and demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with a willingness to travel and adapt to a

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an undergraduate degree program majoring in Ecology, Biology, Wildlife Management, Forestry, Rangeland Ecology, Fisheries, Environmental Studies, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Minimum completion of Sophomore level engineering courses.
• GPAs considered; above average GPA expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preliminary pipeline routing and facility siting.
• Interact with state and federal agencies and project management staff.
• Prepare and track environmental permit applications; conduct field visits to proposed projects/sites.

Skills

MS Office

Strong communication

Willing to travel

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

Undergrad in Ecology/Env Eng (or related)

Above-average GPA

Job description

Job Description

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.

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 Skills

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 inactivities outside college studies

Must possess a strong willingness to learn

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

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 inactivities 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

Primary Location

United States-TX-HOUSTON

Work Locations

Houston TX 1300 Main (100000189) 1300 Main Street Houston 77002

Schedule

Temporary

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting

Sep 11, 2026, 4:00:00 AM

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. To view a notice describing federal equal opportunity laws .

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the EEO Coordinator at 713-989-2247. This number is for reasonable accommodation requests only.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
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 above statements, 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.