Business Development and Marketing Intern

Job Description

About Company

BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company dedicated to providing large customers with more options for safely, reliably, and efficiently moving gas. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, the company operates in 10 states.

BHE GT&S employees are proud of their work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. The company’s operations include liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations. They support a diverse customer base, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation, heavy-duty trucking, and manufacturing.

The company emphasizes that its employees are integral to its success, working hard to exceed customer expectations. BHE GT&S provides fulfilling employment opportunities, is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and focuses on providing a safe and inclusive work environment. They are an equal opportunity employer, ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status, or any other legally protected category.

Job Description, Detailed

This is an exciting summer internship opportunity within the Business Development Department at BHE GT&S Headquarters in Glen Allen, VA. It is designed for students seeking hands-on Business Development and Marketing experience.

Key Responsibilities and Work:
As an intern, you will gain experience in various areas related to the natural gas pipeline and associated businesses. Your work with Market Development Representatives will include:
• Identifying and researching potential expansions and new service opportunities within the natural gas pipelines’ business.
• Customer research and ad hoc requests to vet each project’s potential.
• Supporting the development of projects relating to low carbon fuel options, such as Hydrogen and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG).
• Performing market research and data analysis.
• Developing visualization tools that inform business decisions.
• Introduction to tools that help understand potential growth opportunities and how to build a business case for them.
• Utilization and development of visual tools to create reporting, dashboards, and intuitive map views.
• Exposure to multiple energy projects, customer meetings, and access to energy leaders.
• Gaining an understanding of energy pricing locational hubs and then learning to build reports based on this acquired knowledge.
• You may also perform other job duties as requested or assigned, considering your interests and business priorities.

Required Qualifications and Skills:
• High attention to details.
• Self-directed.
• Skillful in taking initiative, customer services, judgment, and innovation.
• Ability to speak persuasively and develop rapport.
• Ability to write and develop presentations.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Ability to plan and organize work.
• Ability to contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity.
• Support the Company’s CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement, and delivering quality for customers.
• A desire to learn and produce as part of a safety-conscious workplace.

Educational Requirements:
• Must be a full-time student attending a 4-year university.
• Majoring in Economics, Business, Marketing, or a similar program.
• Specifically looking for a rising sophomore or junior prior to the summer of 2025. (Note: An earlier section mentions “rising junior or rising senior prior to summer of 2024,” but the specific internship description states “rising sophomore or junior” for this role).
• Must have a GPA of 2.5 (3.0 preferred).

Logistics:
• This summer internship will be a minimum of 8 weeks on site (June 1 – July 24).
• An independent source of transportation is needed, as there are limited public transportation options in the area.
• Successful candidates who are 50 miles or more from the assigned work location may be eligible for a one-time housing stipend.