Intern -Trading Analyst

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. is seeking motivated interns for a summer program to gain hands-on experience across Commercial, Marketing and Trading, and Business Development activities in the US, including export projects.

You will support market research, build and refine tools, and collaborate with traders and analysts while gaining exposure to ETRM systems and risk management processes.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with junior status preferred.
• Disciplines include Engineering and Finance as applicable.
• Desire to learn and contribute in energy sector internships.

Responsibilities

• Support ad-hoc research and market analysis projects to inform trading and marketing decisions.
• Assist in building and refining tools (Excel, Python, VBA) to automate workflows.
• Collaborate across Trading, Risk, Operations, Accounting, and Scheduling teams.
• Work with traders to provide analytical support, pricing ideas, and market discussions.
• Gain exposure to ETRM systems and assist in trade entry verification and reconciliation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Undergraduate student

Engineering

Finance

Tools

Python

VBA

Excel

Job description

We are looking for motivated, dynamic, personable, and professional interns for our summer program to join our team!

The main objective for each intern is to become familiar with the crude oil pipeline, terminal and gathering assets in our energy portfolio, gaining experience in the Commercial, Marketing and Trading, and Business Development areas throughout the US and including export projects and opportunities.

Responsibilities may include:

• Support ad-hoc research and market analysis projects under the direction of traders and commercial analysts to help inform trading and marketing decisions.
• Assist in building and refining tools (Excel, Python, VBA, or other platforms) that improve efficiency, automate workflows, and enhance visibility into market and trading data.
• Collaborate across teams — including Trading, Risk, Operations, Accounting, and Scheduling — to observe and support how commercial activities translate into physical and financial outcomes.
• Work alongside traders to provide timely analytical support, contribute to pricing models, and participate in discussions around trade ideas and market opportunities.
• Gain exposure to ETRM systems and assist in verifying trade entry, pricing accuracy, and reconciliation processes as part of daily risk and position management.

Learning Outcomes:

• Develop a hands‑on understanding of physical and financial crude oil markets (or applicable commodity).
• Build practical skills in market analysis, commercial problem‑solving, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Learn how commercial trading desks coordinate with other parts of the organization to manage risk and execute strategy.

Required Education, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication, and computer related skills (MS Word, Excel & Power Point)

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements include:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Preferably junior status as of Fall
• General requirements include self‑motivated individuals with a desire to learn and contribute to the energy sector
• The selections of disciplines include Engineering & Finance

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.

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