Development Planning Engineering Intern

Job Description

The successful candidate will be assigned a project within an area of interest and will work under the supervision of a senior member of the Development Planning Team, collaborating as follows:

• Support the Development Planning team in maintaining and updating long-term development planning scenarios.
• Aid with production forecasting, capital planning, and economic evaluations for Eagle Ford and Marcellus development opportunities.
• Assist with the collection, validation, and organization of technical assumptions used in development planning workflows.
• Analyze production, drilling, completion, and economic data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Aid in the development of presentations and materials used for budget planning, long-range planning, reserves reviews, and strategic business discussions.
• Assist in evaluating key business performance metrics and asset-level performance indicators.
• Collaborate with Reservoir, Production, Operations, Commercial, and Development Engineering teams to understand how technical decisions impact business outcomes.
• Support data management, quality control, and reporting activities for development planning and reservoir databases.
• Gain exposure to forecasting and planning software platforms used to support capital allocation and development strategy decisions.
• Participate in project reviews and technical discussions while developing recommendations and insights from data analysis.

Requirements

• Strong interest in development planning, business analytics, economics, and strategic decision-making.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work with large datasets and transform information into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and interest in learning industry planning and forecasting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, highly motivated, and organized.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies, analytical techniques, and business processes.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Willingness to ask questions and seek guidance when needed.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and commercial disciplines.

Internship Details

• Position will be based out of our office in The Woodlands, TX.
• Interns are expected onsite Monday-Friday, with the exception of 9/80's.
• The 9/80 schedule is optional per the manager's discretion, based on intern project scope and timeline.
• Non-local candidates may be considered but must arrange their own travel and temporary accommodations.
• A summer stipend will be provided to help offset out-of-pocket expenses.
• Students must be available for the full duration of the internship from May 17-August 6.
• Any personal time off must be approved by the supervisor as unpaid leave and should be noted with the recruiter as early as possible.
• Interns will receive an hourly wage but are not eligible for benefits or paid time off.
• Interns will be compensated for observed company holidays.