Development Planning Engineering Intern

Repsol•Houston, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Repsol is seeking an engineering student to intern with the Development Planning Team during the summer of 2027. Repsol is one of the top companies in the oil and gas industry. We are present across the entire value chain: exploration and production, transformation, development, and marketing of energy that is efficient, sustainable, and competitive for millions of people. Repsol is committed to our internship program and helping students enhance their academic studies with real-world, hands-on projects. As an intern, you'll work on real projects that deliver tangible benefits and measurable results. At the same time, you'll have the opportunity to learn about and help solve some of the most important challenges facing our business. You will experience genuine teamwork and collaborate alongside highly qualified and experienced professionals while working on live projects and operations. At the end of your internship, you will present your summer project to company leadership and technical staff. Repsol's student employment program offers the following advantages: Mentoring by experienced professionals in your field. Increasing levels of challenge and responsibility as skill and industry knowledge grow. The opportunity to gain hands-on experience and apply your academic knowledge. Exposure to different technical and commercial groups across the company. Technical and software training.

Requirements

Fully authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. Additionally, we are not authorized for employment under OPT/CPT/F1 visa programs.
Successful completion of 2 years toward a Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Engineering. Petroleum Engineering preferred, but Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, and other engineering disciplines will also be considered.
Students with an expected graduation of 2028-2029 are encouraged to apply (juniors or sophomores). Graduate students are also encouraged to apply.
Must have a 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 17 and ending August 6.
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.

Nice To Haves

Preference for candidates with prior internship, research, or project experience involving data analytics, economics, forecasting, optimization, or energy-related industries.

Responsibilities

Support the Development Planning team in maintaining and updating long-term development planning scenarios.
Assist with production forecasting, capital planning, and economic evaluations for Eagle Ford and Marcellus development opportunities.
Support 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.
Assist in developing presentations and materials used for budget planning, long-range planning, reserves reviews, and strategic business discussions.
Support the evaluation of key business performance metrics and asset-level performance indicators.
Work with Reservoir, Production, Operations, Commercial, and Development Engineering teams to understand how technical decisions impact business outcomes.
Assist with 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.
Ability to effectively work within a multidisciplinary team and matrix organization.
Coordinate occasional field visits and asset exposure opportunities with your supervisor.