About the role#
As a Regulatory Intern, you will support the Regulatory team in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations across operations in the Gulf Coast, Rockies, and Permian assets. This role provides hands-on exposure to permitting workflows, regulatory reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with departments such as Land, Operations, and Legal. You will be paired with a mentor and a buddy to assist with your professional development.
What you'll do#
- Assist with well permitting and compliance documentation.
- Support the preparation and submission of environmental surface permits.
- Maintain and update regulatory metrics and dashboards for internal reporting.
- Conduct regulatory research and summarize rule changes or agency updates.
- Collaborate with team members to prepare materials for agency engagement and audits.
- Shadow Regulatory Coordinators to gain insight into pipeline compliance and enforcement.
What you'll need#
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Engineering, Political Science, Business Administration, or Economics.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Availability for a minimum of ten continuous weeks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Location & details#
- Work location: Houston, Texas or Midland, Texas.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 or Fall 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
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