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Environmental Specialist CPT roles let F-1 students apply coursework in air quality, remediation, or compliance to real fieldwork, and count it toward degree requirements. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position before your start date, so confirm your I-20 reflects the correct employer and role before accepting an offer.
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The BOLT (Building Opportunities & Learning Together) Intern Program is Kinder Morgan’s elite summer internship program. Do you want to spend your summer gaining hands-on experience in the energy industry while enhancing your professional and interpersonal skills? At Kinder Morgan, you will have the opportunity to do just that by participating in meaningful projects that support our vision of delivering energy to improve lives and create a better world.
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We have an interest in or operate approximately 78,000 miles of pipelines and 136 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle renewable fuels, petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils and other products. We are a market leader in each of our businesses – Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, CO2, and Terminals. We have an unparalleled, large footprint of diversified and strategically located assets that are core to North American energy infrastructure and help deliver needed energy products to high-demand markets.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
A Field Environmental Services (FES) intern will contribute to the FES and Engineering departments and will learn the coordinated efforts required between different specialties to manage the environmental compliance obligations of our major engineering projects. At the end of the BOLT internship, the intern will be required to present a summary of their summer to the management of the department. This will be an opportunity for the intern to demonstrate what they have learned throughout their internship and provide insight on their experience to senior business leaders and key stakeholders.
The internship opportunities will be focused in one or more of the following areas:
- Federal and State environmental regulatory compliance for construction, operations, and maintenance related activities and processes, related to the management of non-hazardous waste, RCRA hazardous waste, TENORM waste, Mixed Waste, and Universal Waste. This may include coordinating waste disposal options, facilitating waste pickups by contractors, or providing technical guidance to facility personnel on the proper management of wastes.
- Pipeline waste management involves identifying approaches to provide cost-effective and environmentally compliant solutions that support existing pipeline operations and integrity management projects. This involves identifying strategies that can integrate pollution prevention, reclamation, recycling, and disposal opportunities, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance and cost savings.
- Project Management/Coordination involving the ability to coordinate to support multiple projects and/or simultaneously organize necessary resources, including people, contractors, and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results, while fostering positive relationships with colleagues from multiple departments, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Stormwater and wastewater management efforts related to optimizing water and wastewater treatment system utilization to align with pipeline and fuel terminal operations, regulatory requirements, and financial considerations. This may include evaluating a variety of potential processes and technologies to increase performance, reliability, efficiency or cost effectiveness.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Demonstrated experience leading teams of people, either during school, work, or personal life - candidate must describe in detail during the interview
- Self-motivated and driven, with demonstrated interpersonal skills
- Ability to speak publicly in front of groups
- Ability to function effectively in both a team and individual environment
- Attention to detail and strong computer skills are essential
- Driven to discover and determined to deliver
- Open to travel in the United States
- Houston Headquarters Work Location
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
DESIRED MAJORS
Working towards Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, chemistry, or environmental sciences preferred.
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.
INTRODUCTION
The BOLT (Building Opportunities & Learning Together) Intern Program is Kinder Morgan’s elite summer internship program. Do you want to spend your summer gaining hands-on experience in the energy industry while enhancing your professional and interpersonal skills? At Kinder Morgan, you will have the opportunity to do just that by participating in meaningful projects that support our vision of delivering energy to improve lives and create a better world.
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We have an interest in or operate approximately 78,000 miles of pipelines and 136 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle renewable fuels, petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils and other products. We are a market leader in each of our businesses – Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, CO2, and Terminals. We have an unparalleled, large footprint of diversified and strategically located assets that are core to North American energy infrastructure and help deliver needed energy products to high-demand markets.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
A Field Environmental Services (FES) intern will contribute to the FES and Engineering departments and will learn the coordinated efforts required between different specialties to manage the environmental compliance obligations of our major engineering projects. At the end of the BOLT internship, the intern will be required to present a summary of their summer to the management of the department. This will be an opportunity for the intern to demonstrate what they have learned throughout their internship and provide insight on their experience to senior business leaders and key stakeholders.
The internship opportunities will be focused in one or more of the following areas:
- Federal and State environmental regulatory compliance for construction, operations, and maintenance related activities and processes, related to the management of non-hazardous waste, RCRA hazardous waste, TENORM waste, Mixed Waste, and Universal Waste. This may include coordinating waste disposal options, facilitating waste pickups by contractors, or providing technical guidance to facility personnel on the proper management of wastes.
- Pipeline waste management involves identifying approaches to provide cost-effective and environmentally compliant solutions that support existing pipeline operations and integrity management projects. This involves identifying strategies that can integrate pollution prevention, reclamation, recycling, and disposal opportunities, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance and cost savings.
- Project Management/Coordination involving the ability to coordinate to support multiple projects and/or simultaneously organize necessary resources, including people, contractors, and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results, while fostering positive relationships with colleagues from multiple departments, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Stormwater and wastewater management efforts related to optimizing water and wastewater treatment system utilization to align with pipeline and fuel terminal operations, regulatory requirements, and financial considerations. This may include evaluating a variety of potential processes and technologies to increase performance, reliability, efficiency or cost effectiveness.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Demonstrated experience leading teams of people, either during school, work, or personal life - candidate must describe in detail during the interview
- Self-motivated and driven, with demonstrated interpersonal skills
- Ability to speak publicly in front of groups
- Ability to function effectively in both a team and individual environment
- Attention to detail and strong computer skills are essential
- Driven to discover and determined to deliver
- Open to travel in the United States
- Houston Headquarters Work Location
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
DESIRED MAJORS
Working towards Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, chemistry, or environmental sciences preferred.
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 JobsEnvironmental Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Environmental Specialist work qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role directly relates to your enrolled program, environmental science, civil engineering, sustainability, or a related field. Your DSO evaluates each position against your curriculum. Roles involving site assessments, regulatory compliance, remediation fieldwork, or environmental impact reporting typically satisfy the integral curriculum requirement. Bring the job description and offer letter to your DSO meeting.
Can I do part-time CPT for an Environmental Specialist internship while taking classes?
Yes. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, doesn't affect your OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more eliminates OPT eligibility entirely, so if you're planning to bridge to OPT after graduation, keep cumulative full-time CPT under that threshold.
What documentation does my employer need to hire me on CPT?
Your employer needs your updated I-20 listing the CPT authorization, your valid F-1 visa stamp for re-entry purposes, and your I-94 showing current status. They'll run your information through E-Verify during Form I-9 completion. Some environmental firms with federal contracts have stricter onboarding security clearance steps, so confirm those requirements before accepting.
How do I find Environmental Specialist employers experienced with CPT hiring?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Environmental Specialist roles at employers with verified work authorization history. Firms that have filed Labor Condition Applications for environmental roles are already familiar with the compliance steps involved in sponsoring international students, which makes the CPT onboarding process faster and less likely to stall.
Does my Environmental Specialist CPT role need to be in-person or can it be remote?
CPT can be remote, but your I-20 must reflect the employer's actual worksite address, not your home address or your university's address. If the role is fully remote, confirm with your DSO how your school records the work location. Some schools require a physical employer address on file. Fieldwork-heavy environmental roles are typically on-site, which simplifies this documentation.