The Building Opportunities and Learning Together (BOLT) Internship Program offers students a unique opportunity to gain exposure to business skills, networking, and Kinder Morgan culture driven by our values of Integrity, Safety, Accountability, and Excellence. Each intern is paired with a supervisor for guidance and growth. Opportunities include presentations to leadership, field tours, and corporate events. Internships can serve as a gateway to full-time roles and future leadership opportunities at Kinder Morgan.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Our Summer Internship Program is a 11–12-week, paid program designed to give rising juniors and seniors real-world experience that complements classroom learning. Beginning in May and ending in August, interns work on meaningful projects that make an impact while gaining insight into the energy industry.
What You Can Expect:
Hands-On Projects: Apply your academic knowledge to real business challenges.
Professional Development: Build technical and business skills while expanding your professional network.
Mentorship & Support: Each intern is paired with a dedicated supervisor to guide your growth.
Corporate Engagement: Participate in orientation, field tours, Lunch & Learn sessions, and Kinder Morgan 101 events.
Visibility: Present your summer project to peers and company leadership at the end of the program.
Why Join Us?
Gain practical experience in a Fortune 500 company.
Explore career paths and develop skills that set you apart.
Become part of our talent pipeline.
Program Highlights:
Paid internship
Structured onboarding and training
Networking with leaders and former interns
Opportunities for return offers and full-time role
START HERE. GO ANYWHERE
Our BOLT Internship Program is about giving you real projects, real responsibility, and a genuine opportunity to shape the future of energy. Many of our current leaders began as BOLT Interns—showing that this program opens doors far beyond a single summer. You can find former BOLT Interns throughout Kinder Morgan at every level, from vice-presidents, directors and managers to subject matter experts. We are looking for high-potential students who want to learn, contribute, and grow into high-performing professionals after graduation.
Ryan Rosales, a former BOLT intern, has earned multiple promotions within the organization over several years since joining Kinder Morgan as a full-time employee. Currently, Rosales is a Commercial Manager in the Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) group.
“Kinder Morgan recognizes and respects employees who are dedicated to their work. I feel empowered by the trust and encouragement of my team. The positive environment is what excites me to come to work each day."
Ryan Rosales | Commercial Manager
Romina joined Kinder Morgan as a BOLT Intern after her Junior year at the University of Houston studying Computer Science. She was able to implement what she learned through her coursework in school to help her succeed in her internship.
“In my internship with the IT department supporting the CO2 business unit, I played a role in data management and report creation. I worked with databases often to create and run complex reports that resulted in contributions to our company's cost savings. I’ve managed to successfully apply the knowledge from my database systems class to help me in this role and have been pleased to have had the opportunity to collaborate with a group of professionals,”
Romina Sobhani | Application Development Analyst
“My internship experience as an intern was invaluable in helping me transition into a full-time role. It allowed me to build technical skills, gain hands-on exposure to real projects, and develop confidence in collaborating with other teams. For future interns, I recommend taking initiative, asking questions, and networking as much as possible—those connections and insights will make a big difference in your career growth.”
Alejandra Tamayo | Security Associate Analyst
“After more than a decade in retail management, I decided to go back to college and take a leap into a new career. That decision led me to Kinder Morgan through the BOLT Internship Program, where I gained hands-on experience across multiple procurement teams and applied both my leadership background and classroom learning. That exposure opened the door to a full-time Buyer role within Procurement and eventually a transition into Strategic Sourcing. My advice to future interns is simple: ask questions, speak up about your goals, and take ownership of every opportunity, because Kinder Morgan succeeds through people committed to excellence, accountability, integrity, and safety.”
Gustavo Ortega | Strategic Sourcing Specialist II
BOLT INTERN FAQ's
Candidates must be currently pursuing their university degree at the time of the internship with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Applications typically open in August and close in October. Please check the careers page for exact dates. To apply, click here: BOLTInternship Program - Kinder Morgan.
The BOLT internship program typically runs for 11–12 weeks during the summer.
YES! Kinder Morgan offers competitive pay.
Opportunities are available across the U.S., with a primary focus in Houston, as well as at major Kinder Morgan offices and operational sites.
Yes! Many interns continue with us in entry‑level roles after graduation when performance and business needs align.
No prior energy industry experience is required—just a strong academic background and willingness to learn.
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