2026-2027 Petroleum Engineer Intern (previous intern)

Chevron Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Corporation invites students pursuing Bachelor's, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Petroleum or Chemical Engineering for a Petroleum Engineer Internship in Houston, TX and Covington, LA.

You will join multi‑disciplinary teams to support asset development, production operations, reserves, and capital projects, with mentorship throughout your project work. Responsibilities include assisting with production and reservoir assignments, collaborating with a range of engineers and data scientists, and

Qualifications

• Strong academic performance in engineering and related disciplines.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in production and reservoir engineering assignments focused on asset development and capital project development.
• Collaborate with engineers, geologists, geophysicists, and data scientists across functions.
• Work on field or office-based projects with mentorship for your work.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Petroleum Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. For the 2026‑2027 season, we are accepting online applications for Petroleum Engineer Interns located in Houston, Texas and Covington, Louisiana. Interns join multi‑disciplinary teams and contribute to asset development, production operations, reserves, and capital project development.

Responsibilities

• Participate in production and reservoir engineering assignments focused on asset development planning, production operations, reserves, uncertainty and risk management, and capital project development.
• Collaborate with petroleum engineers, geologists, geophysicists, facility engineers, drilling and completion engineers, data scientists, and software developers.
• Work on projects that match your degree and prior internship experience; projects may be field or office‑based.
• Receive mentorship to guide your project work.
• Possibly perform routine driving activities as required.

Qualifications

• Required: Students pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline with strong academic performance and skills in communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem‑solving.
• Preferred: Experience in research, technology development, consulting, or an integrated oil or international service company intern program; participation in an industry or energy company university research project.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated monthly (hourly) compensation range is $35.20/hour – $10,200 monthly for U.S. payroll offers. Compensation is determined by discipline, degree level and academic year. Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plans, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training, and development opportunities.

Relocation and Travel

Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters. Positions may require routine driving.

Legal and Regulatory Information

These positions may involve Chevron Oil, Products & Gas technologies subject to U.S. export controls and trade sanctions. Non‑U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other individuals may be restricted from accessing certain technologies. For more details, see the link provided in the original posting.

EEO Statement

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, 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. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail]. Chevron participates in E‑Verify where required.