Government Affairs Intern
Energy Transfer Partners
Government Affairs Intern
Energy Transfer Partners
Operates energy transport and storage network
Energy Transfer is a master limited partnership that owns and operates one of the largest and most diversified portfolios of energy assets in the United States. In total, the Company owns and operates approximately 120,000 miles of natural gas, crude oil, refined products, and natural gas liquids pipelines, terminals, and acquisition and marketing assets which are used to facilitate the purchase and sale of crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, and refined products.
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.
Summary\:
Energy Transfer is seeking an intern to support our Government Affairs, Political Action, and Project Development teams. This internship offers hands-on experience in policy research, legislative and regulatory monitoring, and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates are students pursuing studies in Government, Political Science, Pre-Law, or Law who are eager to learn about the intersection of public policy and the energy industry.
Focus Areas\:
• Government Affairs
• Political Action
• Project Development
Description\:
As an intern with Energy Transfer, you will gain hands-on experience supporting our Government Affairs and Political Action initiatives, as well as contributing to project development efforts. This role will provide exposure to policy research, stakeholder engagement, and the legislative/regulatory process, while also developing skills in communication, analysis, and project coordination.
What You’ll Do\:
• Assist with monitoring legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the energy industry.
• Support the team with research, analysis, and preparation of briefing materials.
• Help coordinate activities related to political action initiatives and project development.
• Participate in meetings and strategy sessions with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to special projects as assigned.
Energy Transfer is a master limited partnership that owns and operates one of the largest and most diversified portfolios of energy assets in the United States. In total, the Company owns and operates approximately 120,000 miles of natural gas, crude oil, refined products, and natural gas liquids pipelines, terminals, and acquisition and marketing assets which are used to facilitate the purchase and sale of crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, and refined products.
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.
Summary\:
Energy Transfer is seeking an intern to support our Government Affairs, Political Action, and Project Development teams. This internship offers hands-on experience in policy research, legislative and regulatory monitoring, and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates are students pursuing studies in Government, Political Science, Pre-Law, or Law who are eager to learn about the intersection of public policy and the energy industry.
Focus Areas\:
• Government Affairs
• Political Action
• Project Development
Description\:
As an intern with Energy Transfer, you will gain hands-on experience supporting our Government Affairs and Political Action initiatives, as well as contributing to project development efforts. This role will provide exposure to policy research, stakeholder engagement, and the legislative/regulatory process, while also developing skills in communication, analysis, and project coordination.
What You’ll Do\:
• Assist with monitoring legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the energy industry.
• Support the team with research, analysis, and preparation of briefing materials.
• Help coordinate activities related to political action initiatives and project development.
• Participate in meetings and strategy sessions with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to special projects as assigned.
Education and/or Experience\:
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities\:
Education and/or Experience\:
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities\:
Operates energy transport and storage network
Energy Transfer Partners owns and operates a large network of pipelines and energy infrastructure across the United States, supporting natural gas midstream activities, interstate and intrastate transport, storage, and the movement of crude oil, NGL, and refined products. It runs NGL fractionation and owns Lake Charles LNG, and it has equity stakes in Sunoco LP and USA Compression Partners with general partner interests. Revenue comes from transportation fees, storage services, and the sale of energy products, backed by a diversified asset base across 44 states. Its goal is to provide reliable, integrated energy transport and storage infrastructure that supports national energy markets and delivers value through steady access to transportation and related services.
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