2026-2027 Petroleum Engineer - Full Time

Chevron • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

For the 2026-2027 recruiting season, Chevron is accepting online applications for entry-level Petroleum Engineers in potential locations including Houston, Texas; Midland, Texas; Greeley, Colorado; Minot, North Dakota; Covington, Louisiana; and Bakersfield, California. Petroleum Engineers at Chevron work within multi-disciplinary teams that can include geologists, geophysicists, facility engineers, drilling and completion engineers, data scientists, and software developers. The role involves developing technical skills in production and reservoir engineering, focusing on asset development planning, production operations, reserves, uncertainty and risk management, and capital project development. Entry-level engineers will be assigned to production and reservoir engineering positions and projects that add value to Chevron, with guidance from a supervisor and a technical mentor. Positions can be field or office-based. Chevron's competency-based employee development program for recent graduates typically includes two technical assignments in the first three years, supported by comprehensive technical training, mentoring, and on-the-job experience. Mobility is encouraged, with potential opportunities for assignments in various US locations. Petroleum Engineers may start in domestic Upstream operations or a Center of Excellence (COE), spending their initial 5-10 years in production and/or reservoir engineering roles. The position involves solving technically challenging problems using cutting-edge digital technologies and techniques. Career opportunities can include asset team leadership, business planning and analysis, non-operated joint venture asset management, operations supervision, portfolio development, and project management.

Requirements

• Students completing the last year of their bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines with less than two years of directly related work experience.
• Strong academic performance in core programs.
• Excellent communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate The Chevron Way.
• This position may require driving on a routine basis.

Nice To Haves

• Students completing the last year of their Master’s or Doctorate program or with less than 2 years post-graduate degree experience in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Experience in research, technology development or consulting.
• Previous experience in an integrated oil or international service company intern program.
• Participation in an industry or energy company university research project.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in production and reservoir engineering assignments.
• Focus on asset development planning, production operations, reserves, uncertainty and risk management, and capital project development.
• Contribute value to Chevron through production and reservoir engineering positions and projects.
• Solve technically challenging problems utilizing cutting-edge digital technologies and techniques.
• Potentially work in a variety of assignments at different US locations.
• Begin a career in domestic Upstream operations or research-focused Center of Excellence (COE).
• Spend the first 5-10 years in a combination of production and/or reservoir engineering assignments.
• Potentially take on roles in asset team leadership, business planning and analysis, non-operated joint venture asset management, operations supervision, portfolio development, and project management.

Benefits

• Furnished housing.
• Participation in Employee Savings Investment Plan with immediate vesting in both employee and company contributions.
• Chevron matching contributions: 4% company match for a 1% employee contribution.
• 8% company match for a 2% employee contribution.
• Paid holidays depending on your work schedule.
• Full year of service credit for each internship completion (must be re-employed within 365 days).
• If later converted to a full-time new graduate position, Chevron offers competitive pay and benefits to eligible employees, including healthcare, time off, retirement plans, and development opportunities.
• Relocation may be considered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level