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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.
ABOUT KINDER MORGAN
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 79,000 miles of pipelines and 139 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.
BUSINESS UNIT: NATURAL GAS PIPELINES
With approximately 66,000 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 40 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, Uinta Permian, Haynesville, Fayetteville and Barnett.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Gas Storage Engineer is responsible for field/well operations of salt caverns and depleted reservoirs used for the underground storage of natural gas. Knowledge of gas storage wellheads and wellbores including maintenance, risk analysis on assigned gas storage assets, reservoir and salt cavern well integrity related technical support, documentation for PHMSA and the Texas Railroad Commission compliance reporting, development and continuous improvement of reservoir and salt cavern well integrity related programs, systems and applications. The Gas Storage Engineer will report to the Manager of Gas Storage Engineering.
What You Will Do:
- Plan and execute requirements of Kinder Morgan’s operating and maintenance procedures for assigned gas storage assets following recommendations from API 1170 and 1171 as applicable
- Interact with appropriate subject matter experts and other stakeholders to meet deliverability, injectivity, and gas storage reliability requirements
- Identify, prioritize, document and address integrity threats
- Implement the Gas Storage risk assessment/threat evaluation, risk ranking, long term assessment planning
- Provide support to other company groups as needed such as Field Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Gas Control, Corrosion and Regulatory
- Participate in regulatory interactions with PHMSA, TRRC and other State agencies as needed
- Maintain and strive to continuously improve both new and existing applications and databases such as:
- Gas Storage Database
- Well Risk Matrix
- Logging Schedules
- Well Files
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Candidate must be working towards Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Entering either junior or senior year of college. Senior students must be graduating in December 2027 or later to be eligible.
Work Location:
- Work location will be Houston Headquarters based in Houston, TX.
Position Requirements:
- Ability to analyze reservoir performance, identify issues and recommend solutions to improve field deliverability
- Ability to maintain and continually improve well operations
- Ability to understand typical well-logging suites
- Practical oilfield and/or storage operations knowledge including downhole well operations, wellbore and wellhead design
- Ability and willingness to understand and implement all company/job related processes, procedures, guidelines and best practices
- Ability to effectively coordinate projects and programs within a defined annual budget
- Must demonstrate accountability by managing daily activities effectively, maintaining required work schedules, exhibiting strong attention to detail, and complying with company policies and procedures.
- Ability to successfully work in a team environment with a focus on both internal and external customers, regulators and emergency responders
- Strong focus on safe work practices and active participation in the safety program
- Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers
- Subject to PHMSA compliant drug testing program
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.
ABOUT KINDER MORGAN
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 79,000 miles of pipelines and 139 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.
BUSINESS UNIT: NATURAL GAS PIPELINES
With approximately 66,000 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 40 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, Uinta Permian, Haynesville, Fayetteville and Barnett.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Gas Storage Engineer is responsible for field/well operations of salt caverns and depleted reservoirs used for the underground storage of natural gas. Knowledge of gas storage wellheads and wellbores including maintenance, risk analysis on assigned gas storage assets, reservoir and salt cavern well integrity related technical support, documentation for PHMSA and the Texas Railroad Commission compliance reporting, development and continuous improvement of reservoir and salt cavern well integrity related programs, systems and applications. The Gas Storage Engineer will report to the Manager of Gas Storage Engineering.
What You Will Do:
- Plan and execute requirements of Kinder Morgan’s operating and maintenance procedures for assigned gas storage assets following recommendations from API 1170 and 1171 as applicable
- Interact with appropriate subject matter experts and other stakeholders to meet deliverability, injectivity, and gas storage reliability requirements
- Identify, prioritize, document and address integrity threats
- Implement the Gas Storage risk assessment/threat evaluation, risk ranking, long term assessment planning
- Provide support to other company groups as needed such as Field Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Gas Control, Corrosion and Regulatory
- Participate in regulatory interactions with PHMSA, TRRC and other State agencies as needed
- Maintain and strive to continuously improve both new and existing applications and databases such as:
- Gas Storage Database
- Well Risk Matrix
- Logging Schedules
- Well Files
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Candidate must be working towards Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Entering either junior or senior year of college. Senior students must be graduating in December 2027 or later to be eligible.
Work Location:
- Work location will be Houston Headquarters based in Houston, TX.
Position Requirements:
- Ability to analyze reservoir performance, identify issues and recommend solutions to improve field deliverability
- Ability to maintain and continually improve well operations
- Ability to understand typical well-logging suites
- Practical oilfield and/or storage operations knowledge including downhole well operations, wellbore and wellhead design
- Ability and willingness to understand and implement all company/job related processes, procedures, guidelines and best practices
- Ability to effectively coordinate projects and programs within a defined annual budget
- Must demonstrate accountability by managing daily activities effectively, maintaining required work schedules, exhibiting strong attention to detail, and complying with company policies and procedures.
- Ability to successfully work in a team environment with a focus on both internal and external customers, regulators and emergency responders
- Strong focus on safe work practices and active participation in the safety program
- Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers
- Subject to PHMSA compliant drug testing program
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 JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Storage Engineer
Target employers with existing storage infrastructure teams
Large enterprises running NetApp, Pure Storage, or EMC environments maintain dedicated storage teams and sponsor visas regularly. These employers already understand the specialty occupation classification, which reduces friction during the H-1B petition process considerably.
Document your specialization clearly on your resume
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims closely. Your resume should explicitly name storage technologies, protocols, and platforms you've worked with. SAN, NAS, NVMe, and object storage experience signals the technical depth that supports a strong H-1B petition.
Understand that cloud providers are your strongest sponsorship allies
AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure sponsor storage engineers at high volumes annually. These companies have established immigration programs, dedicated legal teams, and deep familiarity with the H-1B and L-1 visa petition process for infrastructure engineering roles.
A computer science or electrical engineering degree strengthens your case
USCIS expects a direct relationship between your degree field and the role. Storage engineering sits firmly within computer science and electrical engineering. Degrees in adjacent fields may require additional documentation to establish the specialty occupation connection.
Start conversations with employers about sponsorship before the H-1B lottery
The H-1B registration window opens in March. Employers need time to file the LCA with the Department of Labor before registering. Raise sponsorship early in the interview process so your employer can meet deadlines without rushing the paperwork.
Australian citizens should ask about E-3 visa eligibility specifically
The E-3 visa applies only to Australian nationals and has no lottery. Senior Storage Engineer roles qualify as specialty occupations under E-3, and the 10,500 annual allocation has never been fully used, making approval far more predictable than H-1B.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Storage Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Senior Storage Engineer roles consistently qualify as specialty occupations because the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS has a well-established record of approving H-1B visa petitions for storage engineering positions, particularly when the job description references specific technical domains like SAN architecture, NVMe-oF, or distributed file systems.
Which visa types do Senior Storage Engineers most commonly receive sponsorship for?
H-1B is the most common path, filed by employers after winning the annual lottery. L-1B is an option if you've worked for the same multinational employer abroad for at least one year in a specialized knowledge capacity. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and is renewable indefinitely. EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green cards are also standard for this role at larger employers.
How can I find Senior Storage Engineer jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles that offer visa sponsorship, so you're not wasting time on positions that won't work for your immigration status. Storage engineering roles from enterprise employers and cloud providers appear regularly. Searching by role title on Migrate Mate lets you focus on companies already set up to sponsor H-1B, E-3 visa, or green card applicants.
My storage engineering degree is from outside the U.S. Will USCIS accept it for an H-1B petition?
Generally yes, but a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved organization is required. USCIS accepts foreign degrees that are equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. Three-year bachelor's degrees, common in countries like Australia and India, may be accepted with supporting documentation, though some petitions require additional evidence to establish equivalency.
Can work experience substitute for a degree in a Senior Storage Engineer H-1B petition?
It can, but the bar is high. USCIS applies a three-for-one rule: three years of specialized work experience may substitute for one year of college education. For a four-year bachelor's equivalent, you'd need 12 years of progressively responsible storage engineering experience. In practice, USCIS scrutinizes experience-only petitions more heavily, and detailed letters from past employers documenting the technical depth of your work become critical supporting evidence.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Storage Engineer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.