Intern, Regulatory Coordinator

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 7,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

ConocoPhillips is offering an internship in regulatory support across the Gulf Coast, Rockies, and Permian assets. You will assist with permitting, documentation, and regulatory reporting while gaining exposure to agency engagements and audits.

The role supports research on rule changes and promotes collaboration with team members to ensure timely compliance and project coordination. Ideal for students seeking energy sector experience in regulatory affairs.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental, geoscience, business or political science fields.
• Current college level: Freshman through Senior; graduation Fall 2027 to Spring/Fall 2030.
• Minimum ten weeks availability for internship.
• GPA 3.0 on 4.0 scale (cumulative and major).
• Previous internships or co-ops in an energy related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support regulatory compliance across ConocoPhillips’ Gulf Coast, Rockies, and Permian assets.
• Assist with well permitting and post-spud compliance documentation and tracking.
• Support preparation and submission of environmental surface permits.
• Help maintain and update regulatory metrics and dashboards for internal reporting.
• Participate in regulatory research and summarize rule changes or agency updates.
• Collaborate to prepare materials for agency engagement and audits.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to project coordination and contractor oversight.
• Shadow Regulatory Coordinators to gain insight into pipeline compliance and enforcement.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Environmental Systems Science, Ecology and Conservation Biology, Geoscience, Geography and the Environment, Natural Resources Management, General Business or Management, Political Science, or foreign equivalent

Job description

• Supporting the Regulatory team in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations across ConocoPhillips’ operations in the Gulf Coast, Rockies, and Permian assets
• Assisting with well permitting and post-spud compliance documentation and tracking
• Supporting the preparation and submission of environmental surface permits
• Helping to maintain and update regulatory metrics and dashboards for internal reporting
• Participating in regulatory research and assisting in summarizing rule changes or agency updates
• Collaborating with team members to prepare materials for agency engagement and internal and external audits
• Attending team meetings and contributing to project coordination and contractor oversight efforts
• Shadowing Regulatory Coordinators to gain insight into pipeline compliance and enforcement implementation

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer and/or education institution
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Environmental Systems Science, Ecology and Conservation Biology, Geoscience, Geography and the Environment, Natural Resources Management, General Business or Management, Political Science, or foreign equivalent
• Current level in college: Freshman through Senior
• Expected graduation date: Fall 2027 through Spring/Fall 2030
• A minimum of ten (10) continuous weeks availability for internship
• A minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Previous internships or co-ops in an energy related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong understanding of regulatory compliance in the energy sector, with capabilities in environmental permitting, documentation tracking, and metrics reporting. Proficient in collaborating with teams for agency engagement and audit preparation.