Summer 2026 Internship - University of Houston

The Williams Companies

  • Houston, TX
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
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.Solving global energy challenges starts here. Our interns help create the future of clean energy by bringing innovation, passion, influence, and grit to the table. Our internship program is the perfect steppingstone to a meaningful career at Williams and is an extraordinary opportunity to grow your network, learn the ropes of the industry, and gain valuable hands-on experience to help propel you into your first post-graduation job. You will get the chance to shape an industry, learn unique skills, and have an impact on millions of lives.Each summer, highly motivated college students are selected to participate in our 10-to-12-week summer internship program. Our internship provides a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact by learning from senior leaders, collaborating with colleagues, and developing skills through individual projects that use your unique strengths. We also provide robust training and development throughout the internship—all crafted to help accelerate your knowledge base while assisting you in acquiring new skills.Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.This application is for University of Houston students majoring in engineering. If you attend a different school, apply to the posting for your institution. If your school isn’t listed, you may apply to a general internship posting starting September 8th.Engineering InternshipOur engineering internships will be in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Houston, Texas, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, 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, energy, or mechanical engineering with a graduation date of December 2026 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 Core 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
Day in the Life of an Engineering Intern:Our interns perform real work, bring fresh, new insights and a creative flare, all which have a huge impact on their team and our company. We offer various options for you to learn different aspects of our business and our leaders love mentoring, coaching and teaching you, and watching you achieve greatness! Some of the work you may be doing includes:
  • Working with project team to transition several enterprise resource planning projects from design to construction
  • Participating in design reviews and constructability reviews
  • Supporting database development, reports/dashboards, and automating business processes
  • Supporting decision making documentation, operating procedures and operational improvement and safety efforts
Pay:Pay is a nonnegotiable, hourly rate that is determined by graduation date:
  • Fall 2026 and Spring 2027= $41.54
  • Summer 2027, Fall 2027 and Spring 2028= $36.92
  • Summer 2028 and beyond= $32.31
  • We also offer accrued sick pay, medical and 401(k) benefits
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 groups and career paths
  • An in-depth look at our Diversity & Inclusion practices and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
We’re proud that our excellence in recruiting and development has been recognized with a 2024 RippleMatch Campus Forward award and recognition on Yello x WayUp’s 2025 Top 100 Internship Program list. Developing students through our programs builds the workforce of tomorrow with innovative problem-solvers who will help us fuel the clean energy economy into the future.About Tulsa:Our corporate headquarters is located in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, the 2nd largest city in Oklahoma and the 47th most populous in the U.S.Tulsa is known as the Mother of "The Mother Road" - Route 66, and boasts impressive art deco architecture, the #1 city park in the U.S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue for live music. It's an easy place to get in and out of, with more than 20 non-stop flight destinations offered at Tulsa International Airport. Tulsa is listed onTulsa is not only a great place to live, but it's affordable. According to the 2019 Economic Report from Tulsa's Future, the cost of living is 8 percent below the U.S. average. There is no place like T-Town. Check out 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, TechnologyCompetency Requirements:

The Williams Companies