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2026-2027 Wells Engineer Full Time (Previous Intern)

Chevron


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 120000 - 144000
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Chevronis one of the worlds leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable reliable and ever-cleaner energy is essential to achieving a more prosperous and sustainable crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels lubricants petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry. To advance a lower-carbon future we are focused on cost efficiently lowering our carbon intensity increasing renewables and offsets in support of our business and investing in low-carbon technologies that enable commercial solutions. More information aboutChevronis available at.

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of entry-level Wells Engineers located in:

  • Bakersfield California

  • Covington Louisiana

  • Houston Texas

  • Midland Texas

  • Greeley Colorado

Entry-level Wells Engineers (Horizons Program) Wells engineers have both office and field based assignments as part of their early career development. Field based assignments typically include: Drill Site Representatives for on-site drilling operations including exploratory wells and development wells and/or Well Site Representatives for on-site frac spreads and well intervention operations on producing wells. Office assignments can be: drilling engineer completions engineer and/or well intervention engineer. Typical responsibilities for drilling engineering include: cost estimation bit and drill string design casing and cement design and mud program design. Typical responsibilities for completions engineering include: cost estimation well completion design including fracture or sand control design well completion fluid recommendation production tubing string design and effective nodal analysis including understanding the integrated production system to effectively optimize production. Typical responsibilities for well intervention engineering include: designing planning supporting and supervising well intervention and completion procedures applying technology and innovation in remediating wells the use of coiled tubing and snubbing units.

As part of your development you will participate in the Wells Horizons program. Horizons is an employee development program designed to accelerate the knowledge skills and self-confidence of Chevrons new workforce. The programs primary focus is the first three to five (3-5) years of an employees career and provides a solid foundation of knowledge and experience that enables participants to quickly contribute at a higher level. The program combines on the job training with technical learning to enhance the learning experience.

Opportunities may exist to transfer to overseas locations after developing core Wells engineering competencies. Mobility is encouraged as there are many opportunities for Chevron Wells engineers to work in a variety of assignments at different locations both domestic and international.

Required Qualifications:

  • Students completing the last year of the requirements for their Bachelors Masters or Doctorate degree in Petroleum Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or individuals with a Bachelors Masters or Doctorate degree in Petroleum Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree with less than 2 years of directly related work experience.

  • Strong academic performance in core programs communication leadership teamwork and problem-solving skills are of extreme importance.

  • Position may require driving on a routine basis.

Relocation Options:
Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

Additional Application Instructions:

Please submit your resume and unofficial transcript(s) for review.

Chevron regrets that it will not sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position unless the candidatepossesses aPh.D. or is currently enrolled in a .

This position may involve CTC technologies that are subject to U.S. export controls and trade sanctions. These export control laws apply to individuals who are (a) not U.S. citizens permanent resident aliens temporary resident aliens applicants for temporary resident status refugees or asylees; and who are also (b) current citizens or permanent residents of a country that is subject to comprehensive trade sanctions under U.S. export control law As such we regret that we would be unable to provide a meaningful internship experience at CTC for you because under government regulations CTC would not be able to allow access to such technologies absent an authorization from the U.S. government. For this reason CTC is not considering applicants who are current citizens and/or permanent residents of countries subject to comprehensive U.S. trade sanctions.

Important Information

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions

  • The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law.

  • The anticipated salary range for this position is $120000 - $144000. The selected candidates compensation will be determined based on their respective degree level and discipline for U.S. payroll offers.

  • Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes but is not limited to variable pay health care coverage retirement plan protection coverage time off and leave programs training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Regulatory notice:

    Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin or ancestry age mental or physical disability medical condition reproductive health decision-making military or veteran status political preference marital status citizenship genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

    We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation please email us at .

    Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.


Required Experience:

Intern


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Chevron works to meet the world's growing demand for energy by exploring for oil and natural gas; refining and marketing gasoline; producing chemicals and more.

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