Intern – GIS

Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Sunoco LP is seeking a detail-oriented GIS Intern for its midstream oil & gas operations. This 12-week paid internship starts May 2027; you must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate GIS/ Geography program with graduation expected Fall 2027 or Spring 2028, in San Antonio, TX.

You will work with GIS, engineering, and operations teams on mapping, data management, and regulatory compliance across pipeline projects, gaining hands-on experience with geospatial tools and data workflows.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.0 or higher
• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a GIS/ Geography degree program
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and geospatial data structures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to read technical drawings and data
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with creation, editing, and maintenance of pipeline and facility GIS data
• Support integrity management by mapping pipeline inspection data (ILI, hydrotest)
• Contribute to cartographic products (alignment sheets, system maps)
• Integrate GPS field data into enterprise GIS systems
• Support web-based GIS platforms (ArcGIS Online, Enterprise Portal)
• Document GIS processes, workflows, and metadata

Skills

Cumulative GPA

GIS software proficiency

Data interpretation

MS Office (Excel)

Communication & teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

GIS/ Geography degree program

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership’s fuel distribution operations, which serve approximately 10,000 convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers, and distributors.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.

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. SAN ANTONIO, TX

We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven GIS Intern to support our Geographic Information Systems (GIS) initiatives in the Midstream Oil & Gas sector. This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience applying geospatial tools in pipeline operations, asset tracking, and regulatory compliance.

You’ll work closely with our GIS, engineering, and operations teams to support mapping and data management needs across a range of infrastructure projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the creation, editing, and maintenance of pipeline and facility GIS data.
• Support integrity management efforts by mapping pipeline inspection data (ILI, hydrotest, etc.).
• Contribute to the development of cartographic products, including alignment sheets and system maps.
• Integrate GPS field-collected data into enterprise GIS systems.
• Support web-based GIS platforms such as ArcGIS Online or enterprise Portal environments.
• Document GIS processes, workflows, and metadata.

Required Skills:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in GIS/ Geography
• Proficiency with GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro
• Understanding of geospatial data structures, coordinate systems, and basic cartography.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret technical drawings and data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Special Considerations:

• Exposure to the oil & gas industry, particularly midstream/pipeline operations.
• Familiarity with regulatory data such as HCA, Class Location, or MAOP.
• Experience working with linear referencing systems (LRS).
• Basic programming or scripting experience in Python or SQL.
• Familiarity with GPS/mobile data collection tools (e.g., Collector, Survey123).