Summer 2027 Return Engineering Intern

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

This job posting is intended for Williams' summer 2026 interns to apply to and will un-post after 8/05/26.

Solving global energy challenges starts here.

At Williams, we believe the best ideas come from people who are collaborative, courageous, creative, and competitive. Our interns help shape the future of clean energy by bringing fresh perspectives, innovative thinking, and a drive to make a difference.

Our internship program is the perfect steppingstone to a meaningful career at Williams, offering opportunities to expand your network, explore the energy industry, and gain hands-on experience that helps launch your career. You'll contribute to impactful work, develop valuable skills, and help shape an industry that affects millions of lives. Each summer, a select group of highly motivated college students joins our 10-to-12-week internship program. Through meaningful projects, mentorship from leaders, cross-functional collaboration, and professional development opportunities, you'll build your skills while making an immediate impact. Along the way, you'll be encouraged to think creatively, act courageously, work collaboratively, and strive for excellence. Guided by our values, you'll be challenged, supported, and empowered to grow while discovering how you can make a lasting impact at Williams.

Our engineering internships will be in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Houston, Texas, Salt Lake City, Utah or at one of our field locations.

A $2,500 housing stipend will be provided; additional relocation will also be given for those moving more than 50 miles from their home and school address.

Basic Qualifications:

• Required: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, energy, financial, mechanical or petroleum engineering or computer science with a graduation date of December 2027 or beyond
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship, OPT or CPT
• Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Willingness and ability to relocate for the summer to our engineering internship locations

What You'll Do:

• Develops understanding of Williams core business and operating areas
• Gathers and analyzes real-time data to identify efficiencies and ensures proper asset maintenance
• Builds credibility with customers by contributing to major projects and capital expansions
• Collaborates with various teams across operating areas and fields to achieve enterprise goals
• Follows and supports Williams Values
• Work schedule is generally Monday-Friday 40 hours/week; hybrid schedule may be available
• Other duties as assigned

Suggested Skills:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Ability to work independently, within a team and within a matrix environment
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving, analytical and creative thinking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Leadership experience
• Intellectual curiosity

Our Internship Offers:

• An impactful project aligned to your skills and interests
• Collaboration opportunities with senior leadership
• Social, networking, and community outreach events
• Learning and development sessions to enhance both technical and interpersonal skills
• Opportunity to learn about various departments and career paths
• An in-depth look at our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Pay:

Pay is a nonnegotiable, hourly rate that is determined by graduation date:

• Master's Program = $47.60
• Fall 2027 - Spring 2028= $43.30
• Summer 2028, Fall 2028, and Spring 2029= $38.50
• Summer 2029 and beyond= $33.70

We also offer accrued sick pay, medical and 401(k) benefits.

Why Tulsa? 

Because here, you don’t have to choose between career and lifestyle. Tulsa is a growing hub for innovation and energy, paired with a vibrant arts scene, great food, and a cost of living that actually lets you enjoy it all. Think shorter commutes, bigger impact and a community that feels like home from day one. Check out ExperienceTulsa.com to learn more.

Why Choose Williams?

We are committed to providing our interns with competitive compensation and a summer rich with learning and development programming, networking with peers and leaders and opportunities to stretch yourself. We hope to create an experience for you that is more than an internship!

• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
• Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
• Paid sick time
• Robust employee learning and development
• Volunteer opportunities
• Employee resource groups
• Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative

Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen.

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

Education Requirements:

Skill Requirements:

Career and Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork, Technology