Intern, Public Awareness & Public Engagement

## Intern, Public Awareness & Public Engagement Apply:
Houston, Texas:
Full time:
Posted 8 Days Ago:
End Date:
October 22, 2026 (21 days left to apply):
JR-10903

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you!
** At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs.
** Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.  
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* Work Term:

** May 2027 - August 2027  
** The Opportunity
** We are seeking a Student Intern to support public awareness, stakeholder engagement, and outreach initiatives across the U.S.This role provides hands-on experience in community engagement, public awareness programs, regulatory compliance support, communications, event coordination, and stakeholder relations. The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams to support outreach efforts, maintain stakeholder records, coordinate events, and help strengthen relationships with landowners, emergency responders, and community stakeholders.  

At TC Energy, connection is at the heart of everything we do. As a Student Intern, you will contribute to meaningful work that helps connect people, communities and industries to the energy they rely on every day. You will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals, applying your academic knowledge to real-world projects and helping support the safe and reliable delivery of energy across North America.  

As a valued member of our team, you will take on challenging and rewarding work, build lasting professional relationships and develop skills that will help shape your future career. Through collaboration, mentorship and practical experience, you'll gain insight into our business while contributing to work that matters. Every day presents an opportunity to learn, grow and make an impact while helping power progress for the communities we serve.

** What you'll do
*** Assist in planning and executing public awareness campaigns for landowners, emergency responders, and community stakeholders
* Support the coordination of liaison meetings, community events, and educational outreach activities
* Maintain records of stakeholder interactions and outreach activities to support compliance requirements
* Contribute to the development of communication materials, presentations, and reports
* Participate in cross-functional meetings with Operations, Land, Communications, and other business partners
* Research industry best practices and regulatory developments related to public awareness programs
* Provide administrative and logistical support for public awareness initiatives
* Support stakeholder engagement activities and community outreach programs  
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Currently enrolled in an accredited Communications, Business, Public Relations, Environmental Studies, Public Affairs, or related degree program
* Completion of at least one academic term prior to the start of the work term in May 2027
* Returning to full-time studies immediately following the work term
* Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the work term  
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Experience supporting community engagement, communications, public awareness, outreach, or stakeholder relations activities
* Experience preparing presentations, reports, communications materials, or other business documents
* Experience coordinating meetings, events, or project activities
* Interest in public affairs, stakeholder engagement, communications, regulatory affairs, or community relations
* Demonstrate a…