2026-2027 Earth Scientist Full Time

Chevron; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished housing

Employee Savings Investment Plan with

Chevron 4%/1% match

Chevron 8%/2% match

Flexible schedules (5/40, 9/80, 4/10)

Paid holidays

Service credit for internships

Job summary

Chevron is seeking entry-level Earth Scientists for 2026-2027 full-time roles across the U.S., including Houston, TX and Covington, LA. Earth Scientists join multi-disciplinary teams and work on exploration, development, reservoir characterization, and well operations.

Recent graduates enter the Horizons Program with formal training, on-the-job learning, mentorship, and multiple assignments. Relocation may be considered.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in geology, geophysics, geological engineering or related fields.
• Less than 2 years post-graduate experience preferred.
• Strong academic performance and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to exploration, development, reservoir characterization and well operations.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams including geoscience, engineering and data science.
• Attend mentoring and training sessions as part of early-career development.

Skills

MS/PhD in geology

Geophysics focus

Geological engineering

Strong academic performance

The Chevron Way

Driving flexibility

Education

Master's or Doctorate in geology, geophysics, geological engineering

Tools

Geoscience coding

Data science

Machine learning

Job description

2026-2027 Earth Scientist - Full Time

Chevron is one of the world’s leading energy companies-but what really sets us apart is how we’re rethinking energy for the future. From producing oil and gas to developing lower-carbon technologies, Chevron engineers work across the full energy system to power everyday life more safely, efficiently, and responsibly. Learn more about What We Do and The Chevron Way.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Chevron operates around the globe and across the entire energy value chain. Learn more on our website Chevron.com.

What You'll Actually Do

Chevron is hiring Earth Scientist roles at various operating locations across the U.S, including:

• Houston, TX
• Covington, LA

Earth Scientists within Chevron are part of multi-disciplinary teams which vary in make-up but can include geologists, geophysicists, engineers, data scientists, and/or software developers. Earth Scientists develop technical skills in geoscience, geophysics, and petrophysics assignments focused on exploration, development, reservoir characterization, and well operations.

Entry-level Earth Scientists are assigned to positions and projects that contribute value to Chevron based on degree, relevant academic preparation, previous work experience, and career objectives. They will be provided guidance by a supervisor and a technical mentor.

For recent graduates, Chevron has a competency-based employee development program that typically includes two to three technical assignments in the first 5 years of their career. This is supported by comprehensive technical training and mentoring combined with on-the-job experience. Mobility is encouraged as there are many opportunities for Chevron Earth Scientists to work in a variety of assignments at different locations.

As an Earth Scientist, you could begin your career in Chevron’s domestic upstream operations, global exploration, or Chevron’s research-focused Center of Excellence (COE) spending your first 5-10 years in a combination of exploration, appraisal, asset development, and/or technology assignments. You will be asked to solve challenging problems with the opportunity to utilize cutting-edge digital technologies and techniques. Opportunities to transfer to overseas locations may become possible after ten or more years of experience. Other opportunities for Earth Scientists include well-site operations, reservoir modeling, portfolio management, subsurface data science, technology deployment, technical team leadership, and various technical specialty focused positions such as stratigrapher, structural geologist, geophysicist, petrophysicist, basin analyst, and earth modeler.

What's Next After the Internship

Top-performing interns may be invited back—or offered a full-time role after graduation.

New grads who join Chevron fulltime enter the Horizons Program, a structured early-career experience that includes:

• Formal training + on-the-job learning
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Multiple job assignments and possible location rotations

You can build a career as a technical expert, people leader, or both.

What You Must Have

The following qualifications are required:

• Students completing the last year of their Master's or Doctorate Thesis program or with less than 2 years post-graduate degree experience in geology, geophysics, geological engineering, or related fields or individuals with a Master's or Doctorate degree in geology, geophysics, geological engineering, or related fields.
• Professional/academic focus in a technical area aligned with Chevron’s business needs.
• Strong academic performance in core programs, communication, leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Position may require driving on a routine basis.
• Ability to demonstrate The Chevron Way.

What Sets You Apart

The following are preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience in an integrated oil or international service company intern program and/or prior experience with industry workflows for subsurface characterization.
• Participation in an energy industry or sponsored university research project.
• Practical experience with geoscience coding, data science, and/or machine learning.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $108,000-$140,000 yearly. The selected candidate’s monthly or hourly compensation will be determined based on their selected role, degree level and academic year.

As an intern, you will receive the following benefits:

• Furnished housing.
• Participation in Employee Savings Investment Plan with immediate vesting in both employee and company contributions.
  • Chevron matching contributions:
    • 4% company match for a 1% employee contribution.
    • 8% company match for a 2% employee contribution.
• Work schedules:
  • Flexible work schedules (5/40, 9/80, or 4/10), as determined by the work group and confirmed with the hiring manager.
• Paid holidays depending on your work schedule.
• Full year of service credit for each internship completion (must be re-employed within 365 days)

If later converted to a full-time new graduate position, Chevron offers competitive pay and benefits to eligible employees, including healthcare, time off, retirement plans, and development opportunities. Learn more at http://hr2.chevron.com/

Relocation Options

Relocation may be considered

International Considerations

Chevron regrets that it will not sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position unless the candidate possesses a Ph.D. or is currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program

U.S. Regulatory notice

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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