2025 University Intern - ERI Technical Solutions

BRING YOUR ENERGY TO AN OUTSTANDING INTERNSHIP.

Our internships allow you to provide your energy, your collaboration, and your contribution as you experience the same types of challenges as our full-time hires.  We believe internships are a great way for us to get to know you and for you to get to know our company. The majority of our University New Hires come through our intern program.  Get more information at careers.phillips66.com.
 
Summer internship activities may include the following:

• Orientation and training events, field trips, social activities, weekly seminars and opportunities to meet and interact with functional leaders.
• Participating in continuous coaching conversations with your manager, who will provide direction throughout your internship.
• Provided with an assigned mentor for further guidance and to help you with the technical challenges of your role and give assistance in navigating through the day-to-day questions regarding working in the corporate world.
• Giving a presentation at the end of the summer to senior business leaders and key stakeholders. This is an opportunity for you to demonstrate what you learned in your internship and provide insight on your experience.

 
At the Phillips 66 Research Center in Bartlesville, OK, Energy Research and Innovation (ERI) employees from multiple business disciplines deliver critical support and solutions that enable strong operating excellence and growth opportunities for the company worldwide.
 
An intern with the Phillips 66 ERI Technical Solutions team works with personnel in ERI and Business Unit teams (e.g., Refining) to address challenging problems required to meet the energy demands of the future. The role will primarily utilize chemical engineering domain expertise and include lab- to pilot-scale experimental program development and oversight. A successful ERI intern has a customer-first mindset and is a self-starter who can learn quickly and work independently. Projects may consist of evaluating the performance of catalyst systems, understanding atypical feedstocks, and/or troubleshooting process integrity issues and assisting businesses to identify the most profitable approaches based on their business objectives and unit constraints. 

• Learn about the ERI business by working with experts throughout the organization and company at a world-class research and development facility. 
• Collaborating with laboratory, pilot plant, and commercial operations to collect data needed for developing technical solutions
• Troubleshoot and improve testing procedures for lab- and pilot-scale units  

Key candidate characteristics include, but not limited to:

• Analytical capability
• Business acumen
• Collaborative mindset
• Communication skills
• Curious & inquisitive
• Innovative thinking

 
Requirements for a Phillips 66 Internship:
 
Basic/Required:

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree program in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science/Corrosion, Metallurgical Engineering, or equivalent field of study. 
• At least one year into a master's or PhD program with demonstrated progress in relevant coursework and research.
• Available for a minimum of ten continuous weeks
• Available to work at Bartlesville, OK research facility

 
Preferred:

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Previous internship or co-op participant in related industry
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Programming experience in Python, R, or Julia
• Experience with Algebraic Modeling Languages (e.g., GAMS, Pyomo) or Machine Learning Libraries (Keras, PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.)
• Experience with Process Simulation

To apply and be considered:

• Apply online by going to careers.phillips66.com and complete the entire application process
• Attach an electronic copy of your resume and unofficial transcript
• Answer all prescreening questions and provide your eSignature

 
Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
 
About Phillips 66
Providing Energy. Improving Lives. We are excited about the future of energy. Our advantaged and nimble company is full of seasoned leadership and talented teams making responsible choices to adapt and explore the opportunities the changing market brings. We do this while living out our values of safety, honor and commitment; improving lives by providing access to the energy which is essential to a high standard of living and health throughout the world. Our employees, suppliers and partners share this vision to provide energy and improve lives. Our hard work, and teamwork, keeps energy flowing. At Phillips 66, we know that now, more than ever, is the time to try new things.
 
Phillips 66 is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities