2026-2027 Wells Engineer

Chevron Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Corporation is hiring for entry-level Wells Engineers (Horizons Program) in multiple U.S. locations, including Houston, Texas.

The Horizons program accelerates knowledge, skills, and self-confidence in the first 3–5 years through a blend of on-the-job training and technical learning, with opportunities to transfer to overseas locations after developing core competencies. Both field-based and office-based assignments are offered, covering drilling, completions, and well intervention

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.

Responsibilities

• Drilling engineering responsibilities include cost estimation, bit and drill string design, casing and cement design, and mud program design.
• Completions engineering responsibilities include cost estimation, well completion design (fracture or sand control), well completion fluid recommendation, production tubing string design, and nodal analysis for production optimization.
• Well intervention engineering responsibilities involve designing, planning, supporting, and supervising intervention and completion procedures and applying technology to remediate wells.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Strong academic performance

Education

Petroleum, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree (Bachelor/Master/PhD)

Job description

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 include:

• drilling engineer
• completions engineer
• well intervention engineer

Typical responsibilities for drilling engineering include:

• cost estimation
• bit and drill string design
• casing and cement design
• 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
• 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

Wells Horizons Program

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

• 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

The anticipated salary range for this position is $113,000 – $136,000 annually. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on their respective degree level and discipline. Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are 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. These positions may involve TP&E technologies that are subject to U.S. export controls and trade sanctions. These export control laws apply to individuals who are (a) not U.S. citizens, permanent resident aliens, temporary resident aliens, applicants for temporary resident status, refugees, or asylees; and who are also (b) current citizens or permanent residents of a country that is subject to comprehensive trade sanctions under U.S. export control law, http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/Pages/default.aspx.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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. 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 in certain locations as required by law.