Intern – Land & Right Of Way

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

Job summary

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. is seeking a motivated Land & Right-of-Way Intern for our summer program in Houston.

The internship introduces real estate principles related to rights of way for our energy assets, with exposure to estimating, budgeting, permitting, and GIS mapping. The role targets undergraduates or graduates who are enrolled in relevant programs and who can commit to the 12-week paid internship, starting May 2027.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program majoring in business, energy management, real estate or pre-law with sophomore status or higher.
• Self-motivated and involved in activities outside college studies.

Responsibilities

• Get familiar with real estate principles, rules and rights of way for energy assets.
• Assist in estimating, budgeting, reporting, renewals, permitting, document prep and redlining, title research, GIS/mapping and project management.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Adaptable to change

Education

Undergraduate degree in business/energy management/real estate/pre-law

Sophomore level completed

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 100,000 miles of pipeline and associated infrastructure traversing 38 states and Canada, international offices in Canada and Beijing, and nearly 10,000 employees, we are essential in delivering the nation’s natural gas, crude oil, and refined products domestically and globally.

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.

Location – Houston

Summary

We are seeking a motivated, dynamic, personable, and professional Land & Right-of-Way Intern for our summer program to join our team!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The main objective for the intern is to become familiar with real estate principals, rules and regulations pertaining to rights of way and other land rights associated with the gathering, processing, transmission and storage assets in our energy portfolio, gaining experience in acquiring, maintaining and operating those rights to protect the assets.
• Responsibilities will vary but may include estimating, budgeting, reporting, administrative requests, renewals, permitting, document preparation and redlining, damage settlements, title research, GIS/mapping, project development and management.

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program majoring in business, energy management, real estate or pre-law disciplines and at a minimum completion of sophomore level courses.
• General requirements include self-motivated individuals, involvement in activities outside college studies.

Preferred qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office
• Must possess a strong willingness to learn
• Willing to travel
• Excellent attention to details.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to adapt well to rapidly changing priorities and responsibilities
• Ability to organize, perform and prioritize various functions in a fast paced environment
• Must be a team player, and able to work effectively with a diverse workforce and with various levels within the organization

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.

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.
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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.