Intern, Regulatory Coordinator

ConocoPhillips

Regulatory Intern supporting compliance across ConocoPhillips’ operations with hands-on exposure to regulatory processes. Engaging with multiple internal teams and external agencies for comprehensive compliance insight.

Posted 8/1/2026internshipHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong understanding of regulatory compliance in the energy sector, with capabilities in environmental permitting, documentation tracking, and metrics reporting. Proficient in collaborating with teams for agency engagement and audit preparation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Regulatory ComplianceEnvironmental PermittingDocumentation TrackingMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyRegulatory Research

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Hard Skills

Environmental StudiesEnvironmental Systems ScienceEcology and Conservation BiologyGeoscienceGeography and the EnvironmentNatural Resources ManagementPolitical ScienceGPA of 3.0 or HigherInternship Experience in Energy FieldProject Coordination

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationTeam ContributionProject Oversight

Industry Keywords

Federal RegulationsState RegulationsLocal RegulationsGulf Coast OperationsRockies OperationsPermian AssetsAgency EngagementInternal AuditsContractor OversightRegulatory Metrics

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting the Regulatory team in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations across ConocoPhillips’ operations in the Gulf Coast, Rockies, and Permian assets
Assisting with well permitting and post-spud compliance documentation and tracking
Supporting the preparation and submission of environmental surface permits
Helping to maintain and update regulatory metrics and dashboards for internal reporting
Participating in regulatory research and assisting in summarizing rule changes or agency updates
Collaborating with team members to prepare materials for agency engagement and internal and external audits
Attending team meetings and contributing to project coordination and contractor oversight efforts
Shadowing Regulatory Coordinators to gain insight into pipeline compliance and enforcement implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer and/or education institution
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Environmental Systems Science, Ecology and Conservation Biology, Geoscience, Geography and the Environment, Natural Resources Management, General Business or Management, Political Science, or foreign equivalent
Current level in college: Freshman through Senior
Expected graduation date: Fall 2027 through Spring/Fall 2030
A minimum of ten (10) continuous weeks availability for internship
A minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Previous internships or co-ops in an energy related field
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential for future employment based on internship performance