Intern Geologist

Ovintiv; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Vacation with 1st and 3rd Friday off

Annual bonus program

Long-term incentive program

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ovintiv’s Geology and Geoscience interns will work with industry experts, applying cutting-edge geological, geophysical, data science, and engineering techniques on premier oil and gas assets. You’ll join multidisciplinary teams and contribute to meaningful projects that develop core geoscience skills and jump-start your career.

Open to Geoscience graduate students who will remain full-time through December 2027, with availability May–August 2027. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Geoscience graduate degree program.
• Available May 2027–August 2027 for internship.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new reservoirs, plays, basins, and new technologies.
• Characterize reservoirs by mapping geometry and properties; build models.
• Oversee geological operations of drilling wells and communicate progress.

Skills

Geoscience knowledge

US work authorization

May–Aug 2027 availability

Full-time student through Dec 2027

Education

Geoscience graduate degree

Job description

At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy. We are proud of our purpose, and attracting the right people is the key to its success. As an employer, we recognize your potential and professional aspirations, and are committed to your career development. We offer employees an inclusive work environment with highly competitive compensation and flexibility. Ovintiv’s workplace culture is built upon our foundational values of One, Agile, Driven and Innovative, and we are relentlessly committed to safe and sustainable operations. We value the opportunity to engage and collaborate in person, believing this is best cultivated through our in-office environment. We drive societal progress by valuing our workforce, strengthening the communities we call home and respecting the rights of all. Join our team as we make modern life possible.

Posting Close Date: 09/17/2026

Geology and Geoscience interns have an exciting opportunity to work side by side with industry experts utilizing cutting-edge geological, geophysical, data science, and engineering technologies on best-in-class oil and gas assets. Our geologists are part of multidisciplinary teams, providing tremendous opportunities to learn the full scope of oil and gas resource plays. Teams include engineers, geophysicists, petrophysicists, data scientists, land negotiators, regulatory professionals, operations professionals, and others with the diverse expertise needed to achieve our strategic objectives. To ensure interns are given relevant, value-added, and meaningful work, we do not create specific assignments until late-spring. However, our intern projects are designed to provide value to both the interns and the teams. These projects are impactful and will stretch your abilities, give you the opportunity to learn and gain new skills, and help you launch your career in geoscience.

Responsibilities

• Exploration: evaluate new reservoirs, plays, basins, and new technologies.
• Reservoir Characterization: Evaluate known reservoirs, fields, and plays; map reservoir geometry and properties; build reservoir models; determine critical parameters that influence productivity and economics; evaluate hydrocarbon volumes; and extend the limits of known fields or plays.
• Development Operations: Build well plans; specify data acquisition requirements; oversee the geological operations of drilling wells; geosteer horizontal wells; communicate well progress to stakeholders; and participate in completion design.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Geoscience graduate degree program.
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student through December 2027.
• Available May 2027 – August 2027.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• In accordance with applicable law, the following represents Ovintiv's reasonable estimate of the hiring compensation range for this role. Hiring Hourly Range: $37.50 - $53.94 USD Compensation may vary and will be determined by year in school.

Valuing Your Contributions Ovintiv values the contributions of new talent and recruits ambitious, high-performing students who are committed to excellence. At Ovintiv, you will work on challenging and rewarding hands-on projects that apply and expand your business and technical skills. You will have opportunities to demonstrate your initiative and determination in ways that make a positive impact on Ovintiv while further developing your talents.

Interview Students selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange a suitable interview time. No telephone inquiries, please; only those students selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Ovintiv, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to any individual inquiry about the status of your application.

Ovintiv is a leading North American energy producer that is focused on growing its strong portfolio of diverse resource plays producing natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids. By partnering with employees, community organizations and other businesses, Ovintiv contributes to the strength and sustainability of the communities where it operates.

• Competitive medical, dental, life, disability and insurance coverage you can customize to meet your personal needs.
• Wellness programs to support your emotional, social, financial and physical wellbeing including an employee and family assistance program.
• A competitive vacation program along with the first and third Friday of every month off to encourage work/life balance.
• A market–leading Family Leave practice which includes 16 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 10 paid parental days for secondary caregivers.
• An annual bonus program designed to recognize both individual and company performance.
• A long-term incentive program (eligibility varies based on position) to provide you an ownership stake in the company.
• An annual allowance to use for items most meaningful to you, such as a home computer, fitness club membership, transportation costs, etc.
• A generous retirement plan including both employee and company contributions.
• An opportunity to give back to your community or charity of choice through a volunteer program and a matching donation program up to $10,000.