2026-2027 Wells Engineering Intern

Chevron; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished housing

Employee Savings Plan with vesting

Chevron 401(k) matching

Job summary

Chevron offers Wells Engineering Internships across the U.S. at locations including Bakersfield, CA.

Interns collaborate with drilling and completions teams on real projects, gain exposure to safety practices, technology, and the Chevron Way, and may be invited back or offered a full-time role after graduation. New grads joining the Horizons Program receive formal training, mentorship, and multiple job assignments with possible location rotations, building a path to technical leadership or

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering field.
• Strong academic performance and communication, leadership, teamwork and problem solving.
• Position may require driving on a routine basis and demonstrating The Chevron Way.

Responsibilities

• Work on real internship projects in drilling or completions engineering.
• Collaborate with engineers and other functional groups on optimization studies and design reviews.
• Gain exposure to Chevron’s safety and technology culture and potential future opportunities.

Skills

Engineering degree

Strong academics

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Petroleum/Chemical/Mechanical Eng or related

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

Wells Engineering Intern – Wells engineering internships consist of actual projects worked on in the office with drilling or completions engineers and other functional groups that contribute value to Chevron. Program could also include time on a drilling or workover rig or in the Decision Support Center. Optimization studies, project look-back reviews, tool case studies, well design reviews, safety and environmental performance studies, and contractor analyses are some of the types of internship projects that the intern would contribute to. The intern will also be exposed to Chevron’s safety and technology culture, will build relationships, and gain exposure to career opportunities at Chevron. Each geographical area has its advantages and challenges, with some area wells costing an estimated $250,000 each to drill and complete and some costing as much as an estimated $150,000,000 to drill and complete. All offer unique opportunities to learn about the oil and gas industry and how Chevron applies the ‘Chevron Way’.

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 are required qualifications:

• Students pursuing a Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D. degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 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

Why Intern at Chevron?

• You work on real projects, not side tasks
• You use modern tools and cloud platforms
• You learn how software scales in a global enterprise
• You build skills that translate anywhere
• You’re supported by experienced engineers and mentors

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated monthly (hourly) range for this position is $31.75 hourly - $9,200 monthly. 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 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, . As such, we regret that we would be unable to provide a meaningful internship experience at TP&E for you because under government regulations, TP&E would not be able to allow access to such technologies absent an authorization from the U.S. government. For this reason, TP&E is not considering applicants who are current citizens and/or permanent residents of countries subject to comprehensive U.S. trade sanctions.

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].

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