Petroleum Engineer Intern: Real Projects, Mentorship

SHPE Houston; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished housing

Savings plan with company match

Flexible work schedules

Paid holidays

Year-long service credit

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Chevron is offering Petroleum Engineer Intern positions for the 2026-2027 season in Houston, Midland, Covington, or Bakersfield. Interns join multidisciplinary teams and contribute to asset development, production operations, and project planning.

Interns receive mentorship, and top performers may be invited back or offered full-time roles after graduation; the Horizons program provides formal training, mentorship, and cross-location opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic record in core programs.
• Strong communication, leadership, teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
• Candidate must be able to drive on a routine basis.
• Ability to demonstrate The Chevron Way.

Responsibilities

• Work in multidisciplinary teams to support asset development and production operations.
• Contribute to production and reservoir engineering projects, uncertainty analysis, and capital project development.
• Under guidance, intern projects matched to degree and prior experience; mentoring provided.

Skills

Strong academics

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Petroleum Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Chevron is offering Petroleum Engineer Intern positions for the 2026-2027 season in Houston, Midland, Covington, or Bakersfield. Interns join multidisciplinary teams and contribute to asset development, production operations, and project planning.

Interns receive mentorship, and top performers may be invited back or offered full-time roles after graduation; the Horizons program provides formal training, mentorship, and cross-location opportunities.