Univ of Oklahoma - Summer 2027 Internships

About the role

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.

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. You'll be encouraged to think creatively, act courageously, work collaboratively, and strive for excellence while discovering how you can make a lasting impact at Williams.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assists technical services and operations in engineering, compression, measurement, controls, pipeline integrity, land, and environmental-related work, including studies, evaluations, research, design, and eventually leading small projects
• Work schedule is generally Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week; hybrid schedule may be available
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, energy, mechanical, petroleum engineering, or related field (for Engineering Intern); Finance or Accounting (for Finance & Accounting Intern); Business/Data Analytics, Economics, Energy Management, Financial Engineering, AI Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Data Science, or an MBA (for General Business/IT Intern) with a graduation date of December 2027 or beyond
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship, OPT, or CPT
• Must possess a valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Willingness and ability to relocate for the summer to internship locations (Tulsa, Oklahoma; Houston, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; or field locations)

Skills

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• 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

Benefits

• 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)
• $2,500 housing stipend; additional relocation assistance for those moving more than 50 miles from their home and school address
• Accrued sick pay, medical, and 401(k) benefits

Pay

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

Engineering Intern

• 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

Finance & Accounting Intern

• Master's Program: $35.70
• Fall 2027 - Spring 2028: $32.50
• Summer 2028, Fall 2028, and Spring 2029: $28.80
• Summer 2029 and beyond: $25.20

General Business/IT Intern

• General Business:
  • Master's Program: $35.70
  • Fall 2027 - Spring 2028: $32.50
  • Summer 2028, Fall 2028, and Spring 2029: $28.80
  • Summer 2029 and beyond: $25.20
• MIS/BIS/CIS/Data Science:
  • Master's Program: $38.50
  • Fall 2027 - Spring 2028: $35.00
  • Summer 2028, Fall 2028, and Spring 2029: $31.20
  • Summer 2029 and beyond: $27.30
• AI Engineering/Computer Science:
  • Master's Program: $40.50
  • Fall 2027 - Spring 2028: $36.80
  • Summer 2028, Fall 2028, and Spring 2029: $32.70
  • Summer 2029 and beyond: $28.60
• Financial Engineering:
  • Master's Program: $60.00
  • Fall 2027 - Spring 2028: $54.10
  • Summer 2028, Fall 2028, and Spring 2029: $48.10
  • Summer 2029 and beyond: $42.10

Schedule

10-to-12-week summer internship program, generally Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week. Hybrid schedule may be available.