Oil & Gas Engineering Intern — Field Ops & Projects

Diamondback E&P LLC; United States; On-site; USD 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamondback Energy seeks an Engineering Intern to join a specific department (facilities, production, drilling, completions, reservoir, operations) for a 12-week summer project. You will work with mentors, analyze well data, and participate in field visits to learn on-site operations in Midland, TX.

You are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, with strong communication and analytical skills, and you will return to school in Fall 2027.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Petroleum, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Must be willing to work in Midland, TX for the duration of the internship.
• Must be returning to school for Fall 2027 semester.

Responsibilities

• Work on an assigned, individual engineering project throughout the summer, culminating in a presentation of the completed project to Diamondback’s upper management
• Develop engineering skills under the supervision and guidance of an assigned, experienced mentor
• Work directly with other engineers and other disciplines to experience what working in an Oil & Gas Exploration and Production company is like
• Analyze well production data, decline curves, and pressure trends to support production forecasting and identify underperforming wells
• Support drilling and completions engineering work, including offset well reviews, cost tracking, and post-job performance analysis
• Participate in on-site field visits to learn about field operations, including an active drilling rig and active completions spread
• Participate in intern events and philanthropic endeavors that support the Midland-Odessa community

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Diamondback Energy seeks an Engineering Intern to join a specific department (facilities, production, drilling, completions, reservoir, operations) for a 12-week summer project. You will work with mentors, analyze well data, and participate in field visits to learn on-site operations in Midland, TX.

You are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, with strong communication and analytical skills, and you will return to school in Fall 2027.