Drilling Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Hunt Oil Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free covered employee parking

Free specialty coffee bar

Onsite breakfast and lunch area

Job summary

Hunt Oil Company in Dallas, TX is offering a paid Petroleum Engineer Intern position in the Well Construction department. You will work on multiple well construction projects and gain hands-on experience in drilling operations during the summer internship.

The internship includes housing if needed, field visits, data collection and analysis, and collaboration with engineers to support safe and efficient drilling.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree or master’s in petroleum engineering.
• Minimum 3.0 grade point average.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills are a must.
• Ability to communicate with field personnel and technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed reports on drilling activities.
• Participate in field visits to drilling sites.
• Learn and utilize industry software for modeling drilling operations.
• Collaborate with engineers and team members for smooth drilling operations.
• Assist in budgeting and objectives alignment.
• Design and support safe and efficient well construction projects.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Presentation and communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Safety-conscious

Education

Pursuing petroleum engineering degree

GPA 3.0

Job description

Hunt Oil Company (HOC) began as a small family‑owned business and has expanded into a well‑respected oil and gas industry leader. Today, the Company operates 120,000 net acres across the Williston Basin in North Dakota. The Company has remained a driving force in North Dakota’s oil and gas sector for more than twenty years. In recent years, HOC has been a major player in the unconventional area, participating as an early entrant in several of the premier oil and gas shale plays in the United States. Internationally, the Company holds a 25.2% non‑operated interest in Peru’s Camisea region and has maintained a presence in Kurdistan since the early 2000s. In addition to its oil and gas operations, Hunt Oil participates in global LNG development, with production facilities operating in Peru since 2010 and in Yemen since 2009.

Company Description

Hunt Oil Company (HOC) began as a small family‑owned business and has expanded into a well‑respected oil and gas industry leader. Today, the Company operates 120,000 net acres across the Williston Basin in North Dakota. The Company has remained a driving force in North Dakota’s oil and gas sector for more than twenty years. In recent years, HOC has been a major player in the unconventional area, participating as an early entrant in several of the premier oil and gas shale plays in the United States. Internationally, the Company holds a 25.2% non‑operated interest in Peru’s Camisea region and has maintained a presence in Kurdistan since the early 2000s. In addition to its oil and gas operations, Hunt Oil participates in global LNG development, with production facilities operating in Peru since 2010 and in Yemen since 2009.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Petroleum Engineer Intern for the Well Construction department located in our Dallas, TX office. This is a paid summer internship opportunity with housing provided if needed. The intern will work on multiple well construction projects associated with Hunt's operated Bakken (unconventional) assets.

Responsibilities

• Report Preparation: Help prepare detailed reports on drilling activities, including daily progress, equipment performance, and any encountered issues.
• Field Visits: Participate in field visits to drilling sites to gain hands‑on experience and understand the practical aspects of drilling operations.
• Software Utilization: Learn and utilize industry‑specific software for modeling and simulation of drilling operations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other engineers and team members to ensure smooth and efficient drilling operations.
• Budgeting: Participate in the development of short- and long‑term objectives and capital and expense budgets, ensuring compatibility with and support of overall company goals and objectives.
• Engineering: Engineer, design, and technically support operational execution of new well drilling projects. In consultation with completion engineers, design and construct safe and efficient wells for completions, workovers, and stimulations.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Assist in gathering and analyzing data from drilling operations to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement.

Required Degree Background

• Rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree or master’s in petroleum engineering
• Minimum of 3.0 grade point average

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Previous internship experience preferred
• Extracurricular activities are a plus
• Presentation and communication skills are a must
• Ability to communicate with field personnel and technical staff

Abilities/Behaviors

• Self‑motivated, proactive, and safety‑conscious
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks & areas of responsibility concurrently
• Excellent work ethic
• Ability to provide academic transcripts

Company Highlights

• For 90 years, we have nurtured creative ideas and turned them into successful realities using three core strategic pillars – creativity, excellence, and people.
• Free covered employee parking for Dallas HQ‑based employees.
• Free specialty coffee bar in the Dallas HQ.
• Onsite breakfast and lunch area in the Dallas HQ.
• Commitment to the following ideals:
  • Work/Life Balance.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • An exceptional employee experience.

Hunt is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Hunt is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.