Workover Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

WSP•Houston, TX

29d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the country, providing hands-on, meaningful work experience that enhances students' education and professional development. Interns gain exposure to real projects while working alongside senior staff, and through the Developing Professionals Network they benefit from mentorship, networking opportunities, and lasting career connections. Our Storage and Injection Workovers Group within Energy Storage Services is seeking a Full-Time Workover Engineering Intern to work out of our Houston, Texas office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program. This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 18th, 2026. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible. Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
Must be 18 or older.
Demonstrated interest in Petroleum Engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP's work and projects.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Nice To Haves

Actively enrolled in an accredited Masters or PhD program in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal of developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
Assist with routine engineering functions related to Well Workover Operations, well repairs, and well maintenance by reviewing wellbore/wellhead schematics and supporting various engineers/project managers within the department.
Assist with routine engineering functions related to well Mechanical Integrity Tests (MITs), workovers, and salt caverns by gathering data and preparing basic technical inputs.
Assist in preparing simple schematics and drawings under supervision.
Support project research efforts, help with fieldwork preparation, and assist with preliminary design calculations and basic analyses.
Assist in supporting preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
Assist in collecting, organizing, and maintaining project documentation and records.
Complete required training modules and task-specific learning assignments.
Demonstrate responsible and ethical judgment when handling company resources and follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support project and business needs.
Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.