Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Continental Resources; Douglas (WY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Continental Resources invites engineering students enrolled in ABET-accredited programs to join our Summer Internship Program. Interns will work across drilling, completions, production, resource development or project management, gaining both field and office experience.

You will handle a department project, learn current practices, analyze data, and present results to professionals and management. Strong analytic, communication, and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in ABET accredited four-year college or university
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
• Eligible to work permanently in the United States after graduation
• Possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Support department projects in Drilling, Completions, Production, Resource Development or Project Management
• Present internship project results to mentors and management
• Review operation reports and assist with data analysis and forecasting
• Maintain/update databases, reports and records
• Interface with peers across departments and contribute to team meetings
• Assist with various duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical communication

MS Office

Teamwork

Time management

Education

ABET-accredited four-year college/university

Pursuing B.S. or M.S. in Petroleum/Mechanical/Chemical Eng

Job description

Oklahoma City, OK

Tioga, ND

Monahans, TX

Killdeer, ND

Chickasha, OK

Douglas, WY

Watford City, ND

Full time

R02571

Join Continental Resources' Summer Internship Program!

Continental Resources’ Summer Internship Program provides:

• Meaningful, career-specific experiences

• Hands-on insight into the oil and gas industry

• Opportunity to be mentored by experienced professionals

• Networking with fellow Continental interns, as well as interns from other companies and experienced professionals

• Exposure to various departments within Continental

• Opportunity to present their summer projects to experienced professionals and members of management

Job Summary

The Engineering Intern will receive training on the practical application of engineering concepts to develop solutions for project assignments associated with Continental’s energy assets. The intern will work with and provide support to one of the following departments within Continental: Drilling, Completions, Production, Resource Development or Project Management. In any department, the engineer intern will have the opportunity for both field- and office-based experiences.

The intern will be assigned a department-specific project and is expected to present a summary of the results of their work. These projects vary in scope but typically require the intern to learn and understand current practices, identify areas for improvement, evaluate potential solutions, and recommend an implementation with supporting evidence or review the results of an implemented solution.

Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to a summer project, the engineering intern will have the opportunity to:

• Review, understand and participate in Continental’s Brother’s Keeper program

• Review daily operation and production reports

• Monitor and forecast capital expenditure, expenses, and production

• Participate in and contribute to asset team meetings

• Maintain, update and QC databases, reports, and records

• Understand and articulate the responsibilities of assigned discipline

• Contribute to fellow interns’ understanding of assigned discipline

• Interface with inter-departmental peers and mentors

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Strong customer focus and a team player.

• Effective time management.

Required Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an ABET accredited four (4) year College or University

• Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited College or University

• Eligible to work permanently in the United States upon graduation

• An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test

• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

Physical Requirements

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.

• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities and access for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Continental Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Continental Resources participates in E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify. (https://www.clr.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/E-Verify-Participation-IER-Right-to-Work-Posters.pdf)

Continental is successful because we challenge our employees to be innovative and creative. We provide our employees with the necessary tools to be successful, and we reward them for their hard work. We value teamwork and collaboration and expect our employees to have a personal commitment to inclusion and diversity. If you want to work in an environment that encourages teamwork and putting your ideas into action, consider joining Continental Resources.