Early Career Pathways - Geoscience Internships

Woodside Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 13,776,000 - 16,531,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Woodside Energy in Houston, USA, offers a Geoscience Summer Internship Program for MS/PhD students in Geology or Geophysics. Interns work on projects supporting Exploration and Subsurface Units and gain hands-on, real-world experience aligned to business priorities.

Interns will conduct subsurface evaluations alongside experienced geoscientists, developing technical, analytical, and leadership capabilities, with a pathway into future graduate programs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Graduate degree (MS or PhD) in Geology or Geophysics from an accredited US College or University.
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university for the full duration of the 2027 internship.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30.
• Available for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive weeks during Summer 2027.

Skills

Geology

Geophysics

Graduate student

Education

MS/PhD in Geology or Geophysics

Job description

About Woodside Energy

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential and working in a positive work environment. We recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improve energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges globally.

Refer to our corporate website for more information about our different locations and projects:https://www.woodside.com/what-we-do

About the Program

The Geoscience Summer Internship Program is part of Woodside's USA Early Career Pathways initiative and is designed to build a sustainable pipeline of future engineering geoscience talent. The program provides geoscience graduate students, pursuing an MS or PhD, with hands-on, real-world experience supporting Woodside's Exploration and Subsurface Units - through project-based work aligned to business priorities. Interns will gain experience conducting subsurface evaluations in support of Woodside's US/International Exploration business or Production Assets.

Interns will work alongside experienced geoscientists and technical professionals, gaining exposure to Woodside's operating environment, safety culture, subsurface standards, and values while developing technical, professional, analytical, and leadership capabilities. The internship serves as a primary feeder into Woodside's future graduate and early-career programs and supports Woodside's broader workforce and capability planning strategy in the United States.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Graduate degree (MS or PhD) in Geology or Geophysics from an accredited US College or University
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university for the full duration of the 2027 internship
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30
• Available for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive weeks during Summer 2027
• Authorized to work in the United States and must not require current or future sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., F-1)
• Agree to complete pre-employment screening and understand that correspondence will primarily be conducted via email
• Agree not to utilize AI or AI-assisted tools during any part of the application or interview process

Recognition and Reward

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
• Values led culture with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
• Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture.
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodations

Woodside Energy is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, includingproviding reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact [e-mail] or [phone].

Woodside Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees andapplicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typewithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected byfederal, state, or local laws. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"

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