U.S. University Relations

Committed to Finding Future Leaders

TotalEnergies' U.S. University Relations and Talent Acquisition teams are committed to finding future leaders for the company through hands-on experience in their field of study as well as creating a pipeline to recruit top talent and building strong relationships with our university partners.

Our vision? Helping students to be prepared for their career in their field of choice.

Goals:

Increase awareness of TotalEnergies at partner universities across the U.S.
Participate in Fall and Spring Career Fairs at partner universities
Increase our engagement with colleges and universities that primarily serve minority students
Create a pipeline of trainees for when full-time positions become available
Have TotalEnergies interns become student ambassadors at their local college or university

Internships

Refining and Petrochemical Site Engineering Program

During the summer, TotalEnergies provides students valuable hands-on experience through internships in Chemical, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. These internships are held at La Porte, TX, Port Arthur, TX, Beaumont, TX and Carville, LA.

To be eligible for an internship, a student must be at least a sophomore with a 2.8 GPA, major in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, and should be willing to relocate for the summer to their assigned plant.

A Day in the Life of a TotalEnergies Intern: Zein AlSadi, Process Support Engineer in Port Arthur Platform

As an integrated, multi-energy company, TotalEnergies seeks interns from all our business lines that include Exploration and Production, Marketing and Services, Refining and Chemicals, Trading, and Gas, Renewables & Power. These business segments seek students majoring in a variety of disciplines such as Business, Engineering, IT, Finance and Accounting, Geosciences, etc.

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Graduate Rotational Programs

Kickstart your career in Power with TotalEnergies!

Are you ready to be part of something big? Our Power Rotational Graduate Program is your gateway to working on cutting-edge projects that are driving the global energy transition.

Over three exciting years, you have the chance to rotate through diverse roles across our U.S. offices (Houston, Boston, Austin), gaining:

Hands-on experience in solar, storage, and distributed generation
Mentorship from industry leaders and personalized career development
Exposure to multiple business areas including engineering, project finance, asset management, and power market analysis
A collaborative, innovative environment where your ideas can thrive
Structured training, feedback, and support throughout the program
A community of peers starting the journey with you

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Science (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Environmental), or Business
GPA of 3.0 or higher (transcript required)
Graduating before July 1st, 2026, with less than 3 years of work experience
Demonstrated passion for the energy transition
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Willingness to relocate across U.S. offices during the program

A Day in the Life of a TotalEnergies Intern: Yifei Ren, Power Trading Intern at Houston’s Trading Hub

Our Finance Graduate Program is your opportunity to build deep expertise, develop as a future leader, and gain hands‑on experience across key areas of our business. Over the course of three immersive years, you will rotate across essential finance and accounting functions, gaining:

Hands‑on experience in Risk Control, Internal Control, Financial Reporting, and Financial Planning & Analysis
Mentorship and support from experienced leaders
Exposure to multiple business areas and best practices across our U.S. operations
A collaborative environment where you can grow, contribute, and create impact
Structured training and development through in‑person, on‑the‑job, and online learning
A cohort experience, joining peers who are also beginning their careers with TotalEnergies

We’re looking for driven and forward‑thinking graduates who are excited to build a career in finance. Ideal candidates will have:

A recent or upcoming bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
A strong desire to grow and learn during a three‑year rotational journey
Demonstrated team spirit and collaboration skills
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication abilities
Confidence, resilience, and the ability to work autonomously

Those selected to be a part of the program are hired as employees which means they receive a comprehensive benefits package, 6% Company match 401k, a robust leave policy, company non-contributory cash balance plan and more.

Finance Graduate Program Success Story: Connor Ellis

By joining our Trading Graduate Program, you can shape your future. Over two exciting years, you will rotate across four departments where you will understand how we operate as a company and gain a full appreciation of our key functions, preparing you to grow your career within Energy Trading. The rotations will take place in key trading support functions including Middle Office, Trading Operations and Market Analysis. The fourth rotation will be defined based on individual interest as well as business needs. It may include Credit Analysis, Trade Finance, Shipping, etc. As part of the program, and subject to performance, one of the rotations will be completed in Geneva, Switzerland – our global trading hub – giving you the opportunity to experience life overseas and gain a unique appreciation and perspective of our global business.

The four rotations will consist of a mix of crude oil and petroleum products (including biofuels) and natural gas and power assignments. This is a unique opportunity to embark on an enriching multi-energies journey!

Our program will be engaging and intense. In addition to usual business activities, we are offering a comprehensive training program including:

a purpose-built integration week
on-the-job as well as online trainings
regular mentoring sessions with our Talent Developer

A Day in the Life of a TotalEnergies Intern: Robbie Kester, Front Office Trading in Houston

Would you like to join a major international company when you graduate? Benefit from personalized support? Try out a variety of assignments before choosing your position? Enter the workplace through an outstanding course?

Then our graduate programs are perfect for you. TotalEnergies offers several pathways: from engineering to finance, there’s something for everyone!

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Annual Trainee Days

Each year, we have all our interns, graduate students, and co-ops gather for two days of fun and learning. A representative from each business segment of TotalEnergies speaks to the participants about the business in which they work as well as what day-to-day looks like in their position.

The goal of the Trainee Days is for the participants to get to know all the business segments of TotalEnergies, network with fellow participants, establish connections with their mentors and build their personal network.

Partnership with FOSSI

In 2021 TotalEnergies partnered with FOSSI - the Future of Stem Scholars Initiative. FOSSI is a national, industry-wide program providing scholarships and professional development opportunities for students majoring in science, technology, engineering and math education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

FOSSI seeks to increase the number of underrepresented professionals in the chemical industry workforce and connect their scholars to leadership development, mentoring and internship opportunities at supporting companies.

Eligible applicants must:

Complete or have completed high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) and be entering their freshman year of college
Have interest in pursuing a career in chemical manufacturing, engineering, environmental health and sustainability or other related chemical-industry fields
Attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) for the entirety of their college education
Demonstrate financial need
Be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States