Production Engineering Intern

Job Description

The successful candidate will be assigned a project within an area of interest to be supervised by a senior member of the Production Engineering Team, collaborating as follows:

• Support the PE team in the validation of the production back allocation process in Energy Components to analyze daily closing production figures and deferred production.
• Support the PE team in the identification of deferred production and establish corrective actions to minimize economic and production impact on the asset.
• Support the PE team in the compilation and analysis of available information related to reservoir qualities and surface infrastructure.
• Support the PE team in the analysis of current lifting systems for the wells and the asset to propose and implement opportunities for optimization relating to both production and profitability.
• Support the PE team in the compilation and analysis of all budget inputs related to OPEX to conduct budget exercises to identify opportunities for economic optimization.
• Support the PE team in the tracking of the annual data acquisition plan for production and reservoir requirements.

Requirements for Consideration

• Fully authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Successfully completed 2 years towards a Bachelor's (or higher) in an Engineering discipline - Petroleum or Chemical engineering preferred but open to other engineering disciplines.
• Students with an expected graduation 2028-2029 are encouraged to apply (juniors or sophomores).
• May 2027 graduates may only be considered if enrolled in a post-graduate program.
• Must have cumulative and major GPA of 3.3 or higher, to be confirmed with transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable).
• Must be available for a continuous 12-week period for the duration of the 2027 summer intern program, starting May 17th and ending on August 6th.
• Preference for candidates with some internship experience, ideally within oil & gas but not required.

Skills & Experience

• Strong interest in data analysis, business analytics, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Ability to work with data and derive meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented, highly motivated, and organized.
• Able to manage multiple tasks with responsibility and precision.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and analytical methods.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Willingness to ask questions and seek guidance when needed.
• Able to interact in a team environment.

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-Aug 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.