Valero Talent Pipeline
Creating a sustainable and robust talent pipeline is foundational to identifying and developing future leaders. Our college and university partners, intern program and Engineering Summit help us to not only identify top talent but also create new opportunities for such talent to emerge.
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Recruiting Partnerships at Major Universities
- Auburn University
- Baylor University
- Brigham Young University
- Christian Brothers University
- Colorado School of Mines
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Iowa State University
- Lamar University
- Louisiana State University
- Louisiana Tech University
- Ohio State University
- Oklahoma State University
- Purdue University
- South Dakota State University
- St. Mary’s University
- Texas A&M University – College Station
- Texas A&M University - Kingsville
- Texas Tech University
- Trinity University
- Tulane Law School
- University of California, Davis
- University of Houston - Clear Lake
- University of the Incarnate Word
- University of Memphis
- University of Nebraska
- University of Oklahoma
- University of Texas at Austin
- University of Texas – San Antonio
- West Texas A&M University
“My internship provided me with professional knowledge, confidence and experience to carry with me in all future endeavors. Valero truly has provided me with the tools I need to achieve both my professional and personal goals."
Top Talent
The Valero Intern Program aims to identify and develop top talent for future full-time, entry-level positions in our company. Not only does the program allow Valero to evaluate students’ skills, it also serves as an avenue for students to experience relevant job experiences and find their perfect fit within the Valero culture.
- Real world, challenging experiences in field of study
- Professional and personal development through coaching, mentoring and training
- Exposure to business operations, company leadership and industry experts
- Students integrate into Valero’s culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, doing the right thing, excellence, and caring for our communities
Calling All Freshmen!
Valero's Freshman Engineering Summit and Scholarship, which includes $1,500 toward education costs, is intended for college freshmen who are majoring in engineering. Join us for an exceptional four-day immersion into our Fortune 500 energy company. Experience Team Valero from the front lines as you build knowledge for an exceptional career as a future engineer in energy.
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Benefits of Being a Valero Intern
For 26 years, the Valero Intern Program has grown into our primary recruiting vehicle for our diverse and dynamic workforce. Internships target high-performing college students in engineering, accounting, commercial supply, marketing, information systems, cybersecurity, communications, human resources and more.
- Competitive pay and relocation assistance
- Comprehensive health/welfare benefits
- Training and development
- Exposure to leadership & industry mentors
- Valero Intern Symposium
- Social and community involvement
- Meaningful, high-impact projects that contribute to Valero’s business
- Pipeline to full-time job opportunities
Program Requirements
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Engineering
Requirements
- Overall GPA of 3.2 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale preferred.
- Obtained at least 60 credit hours by the start of summer internship or spring co-op
- Ability to work 40 hours per week
Majors
- Chemical engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Safety engineering
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Project Construction
Requirements
- Overall GPA of 3.2 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale preferred.
- Obtained at least 60 credit hours by the start of summer internship or spring co-op
- Ability to work 40 hours per week
Majors
- Construction science
- Construction management
- Construction engineering
- Construction technology
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Information Services
Requirements
- Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale preferred.
- Obtained at least 60 credit hours by the start of summer internship.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer.
Majors
- Computer science
- Management information services
- Related majors
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Accounting / Audit
Requirements
- Overall GPA of 3.0 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale preferred.
- Obtained at least 60 credit hours by the start of internship.
- One year commitment required
- Ability to work 20-25 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and university breaks, as needed.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer.
- Live within commuting distance to San Antonio, TX
Majors
- Accounting
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Commercial Supply & Trading
Requirements
- Overall GPA of 3.0 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale preferred.
- Obtained at least 60 credit hours by the start of summer internship.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer.
Majors
- Finance
- Energy management
- Supply chain management
- Industrial engineering
- Industrial distribution
- Related majors
“I chose an internship with Valero to work for a great company that is a leader in the energy industry. I wanted to join a company that focused on teamwork.”
Join Team Valero
Are you ready for a real-world, best-in-class experience?
Begin an Exceptional Future as a Valero Intern.
Let Us Hear From You!
Valero's recruiters stand ready to help and answer questions.
Call 210-345-3363 or send an e-mail to: university.recruiting@valero.com
