2027 Summer Energy Intern

About the Role

• 2027 Summer Energy Intern positions are temporary, full-time roles within Mitsui & Co. Energy Marketing and Services (USA), Inc. (MEMS) and Mitsui E&P USA LLC (MEPUSA).
• This is a 12-week Rotational Internship Program designed for students to contribute to meaningful work and learn how an integrated energy business operates.
• Interns will complete two 6-week rotations, providing exposure to various business functions.
• Top-performing interns may be considered for a full-time development program upon graduation.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to the functions, processes, and priorities of assigned departments within MEMS or MEPUSA.
• Participate in two 6-week departmental rotations, project-based assignments, or other structured learning experiences.
• Support the Back Office team by:
• Analyzing market structures, trading standards, and compliance requirements (including SOX), supporting invoicing and payment processes.
• Monitoring cash flow, assisting with forecasting and reconciliations, and supporting margin calculations.
• Collaborating with Operations and Front Office teams to validate settlements and contribute to process improvements across financial operations.
• Support the Middle Office team by:
• Gathering and analyzing financial statements, credit ratings, and related data to establish and manage counterparty credit lines.
• Managing outgoing/incoming parent guarantees and tracking expiration timelines.
• Coordinating with the Mitsui USA Credit Team, MEMS Compliance, and Legal on credit documentation, including guaranty agreements and NDAs.
• Support the Energy Trading & Marketing team by:
• Providing daily market reporting, conducting supply-and-demand analysis, and creating market analysis tools.
• Attending industry conferences or events, as required.
• Support special projects, process improvements, and ad hoc assignments across departments by providing administrative and analytical assistance.
• Contribute to meaningful projects and daily assignments within the designated department.
• Gather and analyze information, prepare reports or presentations, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members across MEMS and MEPUSA.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (intermediate level proficiency).

Qualifications

• Strong interest in energy, including marketing, trading, exploration and production.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn.
• Solid quantitative/analytical skills.
• General awareness of energy markets.
• Academic background relevant to internship opportunities, such as Energy, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Human Resources, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Geoscience, or a related field.
• Current college juniors and seniors.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to build strong professional relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Fluent verbal and written skills in English.
• Participation in energy trading, investment, and risk management programs like TRIP is a plus.