2027 Summer Intern- Engineer (Houston, TX)

Company Profile: Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (DGOC) is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Diversified Energy Company PLC, a US‑based company listed on the NYSE and LSE (ticker “DEC”). DGOC owns and operates producing conventional and unconventional natural gas and oil wells, mid‑stream pipelines, and compression stations throughout the Appalachian Basin (TN, KY, VA, WV, OH, PA) and, since 2021, the Central Regional Focus Area (LA, TX, OK, AR). Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, the company offers 10–14‑week summer internships that provide real‑world experience in daily operations.

About the role

The Intern‑Engineer position is based in Houston, TX. Interns gain exposure to the oil and gas business, assist with projects aligned with company goals, develop production and operations knowledge, and engage with senior leaders. The program includes professional development activities such as training, site visits, and networking opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to the oil and gas business while assisting with projects that support company objectives.
• Utilize and expand skills in production and operations.
• Engage with and present to Diversified leaders.
• Participate in professional development activities, including training, site visits, and networking.
• Participate in regular production surveillance activities, identifying and troubleshooting downtime events.
• Develop a broad understanding of various value chains in the oil & gas industry.
• Bridge technical education principles with real‑life industry applications.
• Work on meaningful, value‑add projects that directly impact organizational performance.
• Visit wellsites, workover rigs, compressor stations, and gas plants to learn safety and operational standards.
• Develop basic project‑management and project‑economics skillsets while interfacing with multidisciplinary teams to advance optimization projects.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university program at the time of the internship.
• Self‑starter with a passion for learning and a strong work ethic.
• Eagerness to contribute in a team‑oriented environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, production efficiency, and a positive work culture.
• Ability to work prolonged periods at a desk in front of a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.