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Commercial Lead roles combine revenue strategy, client negotiation, and cross-functional coordination, making them a strong CPT match for business, marketing, or MBA students whose curriculum includes applied commercial training. Your DSO must document how the role integrates with your degree plan before you can start.
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With approximately 70,000 miles of natural gas pipelines, Kinder Morgan owns an interest in or operates the largest natural gas network in North America. We serve the major consuming markets of the United States, and our pipelines transport approximately 38 percent of the natural gas consumed in the U.S. Our pipelines are connected to every important natural gas resource play and supply area, including the Eagle Ford, Marcellus, Bakken, Utica, Permian, Haynesville, Fayetteville and Barnett. Certain industry experts project natural gas demand in the U.S. will increase by 35 percent to nearly 110 billion cubic feet per day during the next decade and will drive more opportunities. As a result, our Natural Gas Pipelines business has a plethora of exciting growth opportunities that we are executing and pursuing.
We are seeking a Spring semester intern from January 2027 - May 2027 to participate as part of the dynamic commercial team responsible for the sale of firm and interruptible transportation/storage agreements and natural gas purchase/sales. The candidate will be responsible for data accumulation, evaluation, processing, and communicating complex commercial strategies and initiatives within Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (NGPL) or Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP).
Responsibilities:
Over the course of the Spring internship, the candidate will have the opportunity to learn the following:
- How does the Natural gas industry in North America function
- How is natural gas traded
- How do pipelines operate, how do they make money
- How does natural gas storage work
A successful intern should be able to do the following at the end of the internship:
- Understand natural gas suppliers, customers, and markets
- Economically value services provided by the pipeline to the market
This internship will provide exposure to the following:
- Financial modeling and analysis of deal/project economics
- Complete energy value chain including production, gathering, processing, treating, fractionation, transportation, and sales of natural gas, NGLs, condensate, and crude oil
- Downstream petrochemical and refining consumers, as well as international energy markets
- Energy commodities trading indexes including NYMEX and ICE platforms
- Primary producing regions in the U.S. and general production economics for these basins
- Structuring short-term and long-term contracts for purchases, sales, and midstream service
In addition, the candidate will be responsible for managing a special project that they will present to executives at the end of the internship.
QUALIFICATIONS
Position Requirements:
- Candidate will be pursuing a Bachelors degree with an expected graduation date of Spring 2029 or earlier
- Candidate will have superior PC skills and be able to use the Microsoft Office Products with emphasis on Excel
- Candidate will have excellent modeling skills and be able to develop data analysis tools to support Candidate’s role
- Candidate should be outgoing, energetic, pleasant and self-motivated
- Must be articulate, work well under pressure, consistently able to meet deadlines and have excellent verbal and communication skills
- Overnight travel may be required
WHY JOIN KINDER MORGAN:
Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.
Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.
Overview:
With approximately 70,000 miles of natural gas pipelines, Kinder Morgan owns an interest in or operates the largest natural gas network in North America. We serve the major consuming markets of the United States, and our pipelines transport approximately 38 percent of the natural gas consumed in the U.S. Our pipelines are connected to every important natural gas resource play and supply area, including the Eagle Ford, Marcellus, Bakken, Utica, Permian, Haynesville, Fayetteville and Barnett. Certain industry experts project natural gas demand in the U.S. will increase by 35 percent to nearly 110 billion cubic feet per day during the next decade and will drive more opportunities. As a result, our Natural Gas Pipelines business has a plethora of exciting growth opportunities that we are executing and pursuing.
We are seeking a Spring semester intern from January 2027 - May 2027 to participate as part of the dynamic commercial team responsible for the sale of firm and interruptible transportation/storage agreements and natural gas purchase/sales. The candidate will be responsible for data accumulation, evaluation, processing, and communicating complex commercial strategies and initiatives within Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (NGPL) or Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP).
Responsibilities:
Over the course of the Spring internship, the candidate will have the opportunity to learn the following:
- How does the Natural gas industry in North America function
- How is natural gas traded
- How do pipelines operate, how do they make money
- How does natural gas storage work
A successful intern should be able to do the following at the end of the internship:
- Understand natural gas suppliers, customers, and markets
- Economically value services provided by the pipeline to the market
This internship will provide exposure to the following:
- Financial modeling and analysis of deal/project economics
- Complete energy value chain including production, gathering, processing, treating, fractionation, transportation, and sales of natural gas, NGLs, condensate, and crude oil
- Downstream petrochemical and refining consumers, as well as international energy markets
- Energy commodities trading indexes including NYMEX and ICE platforms
- Primary producing regions in the U.S. and general production economics for these basins
- Structuring short-term and long-term contracts for purchases, sales, and midstream service
In addition, the candidate will be responsible for managing a special project that they will present to executives at the end of the internship.
QUALIFICATIONS
Position Requirements:
- Candidate will be pursuing a Bachelors degree with an expected graduation date of Spring 2029 or earlier
- Candidate will have superior PC skills and be able to use the Microsoft Office Products with emphasis on Excel
- Candidate will have excellent modeling skills and be able to develop data analysis tools to support Candidate’s role
- Candidate should be outgoing, energetic, pleasant and self-motivated
- Must be articulate, work well under pressure, consistently able to meet deadlines and have excellent verbal and communication skills
- Overnight travel may be required
WHY JOIN KINDER MORGAN:
Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.
Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsCommercial Lead CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Commercial Lead role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program includes coursework in business strategy, marketing, or sales management and the role's duties directly apply those subjects. Your DSO must document the curricular connection in your I-20. Roles with vague commercial titles benefit most from a detailed employer job description that maps responsibilities to specific courses.
Can I do full-time CPT as a Commercial Lead without affecting OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, has no impact on OPT. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, structure your Commercial Lead CPT as part-time or keep cumulative full-time CPT under 12 months across your program.
What documents does my employer need to process CPT paperwork?
Your employer needs a copy of your valid I-20 showing CPT authorization, your EAD is not required for CPT, and your visa and passport for I-9 verification. Some employers also request your SEVIS number. E-Verify enrollment is required for STEM OPT but not mandatory for CPT, though many larger employers run it anyway.
How do I find Commercial Lead roles where employers are familiar with CPT?
Search Migrate Mate for Commercial Lead openings filtered by employers with documented work authorization experience. Employers who've sponsored F-1 workers before are less likely to withdraw an offer when you explain CPT. Roles posted with explicit visa sponsorship notes are a strong signal the hiring team won't be caught off guard by your authorization status.
Is a Commercial Lead role at a startup a realistic CPT option?
Yes, but startups often lack an HR team familiar with I-9 and CPT procedures. Before accepting an offer, confirm the company has processed an F-1 worker before or is willing to consult with their legal team. Your DSO can authorize CPT regardless of employer size, but the employer must still complete the I-9 correctly to keep you in lawful status.