Junior Petroleum Engineer — Production & Reservoir

Chevron Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished housing

Flexible work schedules

Paid holidays

Full year of service credit

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Job summary

Chevron Corporation invites applications from entry-level Petroleum Engineers for the 2026-2027 recruiting season, with potential positions in Houston, Midland, Greeley, Minot, Covington and Bakersfield. You will develop skills in production and reservoir engineering, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in a structured early-career program with mentoring and training.

This role emphasizes applying digital technologies to engineering challenges and mobility across U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in petroleum or chemical engineering or related field with <2 years related experience.
• Strong academic performance and excellent communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to drive on a routine basis.

Responsibilities

• Develop production and reservoir engineering skills for asset development, production operations, reserves and risk management.
• Contribute to Chevron projects across multidisciplinary teams.
• Apply cutting-edge digital technologies to solve engineering challenges.
• Support assignment mobility across multiple U.S. locations.
• Participate in a structured early-career development program with training and mentoring.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's or PhD in Petroleum/Chemical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Chevron Corporation invites applications from entry-level Petroleum Engineers for the 2026-2027 recruiting season, with potential positions in Houston, Midland, Greeley, Minot, Covington and Bakersfield. You will develop skills in production and reservoir engineering, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in a structured early-career program with mentoring and training.

This role emphasizes applying digital technologies to engineering challenges and mobility across U.S.