2026-2027 Wells Engineer

Chevron; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation may be considered

Job summary

Chevron is actively hiring entry-level Wells Engineers for the Horizons program across multiple U.S. locations, including Bakersfield. Roles blend field assignments with office engineering tasks such as drilling, completions, and well intervention engineering.

Responsibilities include cost estimation, design of drilling bits and strings, casing/cement planning, and mud program optimization. The Horizons program accelerates knowledge, skills and confidence in the first 3–5 years of your career.

Qualifications

• Pursuing the final year of Petroleum, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degrees.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Drill Site Representatives for on-site drilling operations.
• Serve as Well Site Representatives for on-site frac spreads and well intervention operations.
• Office assignments can include drilling engineer, completions engineer, or well intervention engineer.
• Perform cost estimation, design of bit/string, casing and cement, and mud program design.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Academic excellence

Education

Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate in Petroleum, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Who We Are

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 at various operating locations across the U.S., including:

• Bakersfield, California


• Covington, Louisiana


• Houston, Texas


• Midland, Texas


• Greeley, Colorado

Entry-level Wells Engineers (Horizons Program) – Wells engineers have both office and field based assignments as part of their early career development. Field based assignments typically include: Drill Site Representatives for on-site drilling operations including exploratory wells and development wells, and/or Well Site Representatives for on-site frac spreads and well intervention operations on producing wells. Office assignments can be: drilling engineer, completions engineer, and/or well intervention engineer. Typical responsibilities for drilling engineering include: cost estimation, bit and drill string design, casing and cement design, and mud program design. Typical responsibilities for completions engineering include: cost estimation, well completion design including fracture or sand control design, well completion fluid recommendation, production tubing string design and effective nodal analysis, including understanding the integrated production system to effectively optimize production. Typical responsibilities for well intervention engineering include: designing, planning, supporting, and supervising well intervention and completion procedures, applying technology and innovation in remediating wells the use of coiled tubing and snubbing units.

As part of your development, you will participate in the Wells Horizons program. Horizons is an employee development program designed to accelerate the knowledge, skills and self-confidence of Chevron’s new workforce. The program’s primary focus is the first three to five (3-5) years of an employee’s career and provides a solid foundation of knowledge and experience, that enables participants to quickly contribute at a higher level. The program combines on the job training with technical learning to enhance the learning experience.

Opportunities may exist to transfer to overseas locations after developing core Wells engineering competencies. Mobility is encouraged as there are many opportunities for Chevron Wells engineers to work in a variety of assignments at different locations, both domestic and international.

What You Must Have

The following are required qualifications:

• Students completing the last year of the requirements for their Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree in Petroleum, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or individuals with a Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree in Petroleum, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree with less than 2 years of directly related work experience.


• Strong academic performance in core programs, communication, leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills are of extreme importance.


• Position may require driving on a routine basis.


• Ability to demonstrate The Chevron Way.

Compensation & Benefits

• Theanticipatedsalary range for this position is $113,000 - $136,000 annually. The selected candidate’s compensation will bedeterminedbased on their respective degree level and discipline.




• Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs whichincludes, but is not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at http://hr2.chevron.com/.

Relocation Options:

Relocation may be considered

International Considerations:

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position

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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