Buckeye Partners

Intern

LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Buckeye is the premier infrastructure and logistics provider for the world’s energy needs, both today and tomorrow. Since 1886, we have successfully navigated transitions in the way energy has been distributed to continually meet the needs of an evolving market and industry environment. Our people are a critical element to the success and longevity of our operational history and our future as we seek to thrive through the energy transition.

We own and operate a diversified global network of integrated assets providing midstream logistic solutions, primarily consisting of the transportation, storage, processing, and marketing of liquid petroleum products. We are committed to safely and responsibly providing world-class service to meet the continually evolving energy needs of our customers and the communities we serve. As part of this commitment to our customers, we are continually diversifying our platform and service offerings to enable less carbon intensive energy solutions and undertaking decarbonization efforts on our operations.

Buckeye Partners is currently seeking an Engineering Intern for the 2025 summer.


Role Summary

The Intern will be assigned to support one of the engineering departments: Project Execution, Asset Reliability & Engineering Services, or Asset Integrity. The intern will actively contribute to meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor throughout the internship period.


Responsibilities & Essential Functions Include

Support the assigned department with program initiatives.
Specific responsibilities will vary depending on placement, but may include:
Drawing validation and drafting
Project management support
Field work/site visits
Program inventory management
Procedure development/technical writing
Data Mining/Analysis & Power BI Data Reporting
And other duties as assigned.


Position Requirements

Education:  Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical Engineering or related field is required.
Seeking students with an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 to May 2027.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Strong verbal and written communication
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work well in teams.
Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Special skills:  Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications required.
Special skills: Proficiency using AutoCAD and familiarity with engineering drawings is preferred.
Special skills:  Familiarity with or interest in learning SQL, ESRI GIS, PowerBI, FME, Python, R, or other programming languages to perform data analysis is desirable.
Travel Requirements: 10% travel possible.


Certificates & Licenses


None Required


Other Skills, Attributes And Abilities

Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount.
In order to be successful in this position, one must have excellent analytical skills to resolve business and operations problems and have good communication skills to consult with users to provide technical assistance.
The individual must be well organized with the ability to keep accurate records and provide status updates.


Essential Functions

This position requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or/quantitative productivity standards.
This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.


Physical & Safety Requirements

The person in this position needs to occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
This role continuously operates a computer and other office equipment.
May require walking the pipeline right-of-way.


About You

To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our employees must possess a demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount. You must work independently and be able to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Buckeye wants to create and reward an organizational focus that stimulates the creative and entrepreneurial actions of its employees that result in innovative ways of reducing costs, generating revenues, improving productivity, or improving processes.


People First Culture

From managing over 5,000 miles of pipeline to commercializing clean energy projects, our people collaborate to provide world-class service and meet the changing energy needs of our customers. Our employee-first culture means that we invest in our employees and equip them to be fully contributing members of high performing teams. We are focused on collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and professional development. We want the best in you to bring out the best in us.

Join us as we work together to build a business that is responsive to the needs of the future while continuing to serve the energy needs of communities today.

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