Engineering Students Internship​/Co-op

About us

At Exxon Mobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to Exxon Mobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together
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Exxon Mobil is based out of the Houston Area in Spring, Texas. We are accepting applications for our 2026 intern and co-op season for various engineering disciplines across the U.S.

We seek students who are passionate about what they do and are eager to learn more about the energy industry. Students with strong academic performance in core programs, leadership, and communication skills pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree in the following engineering disciplines are encouraged to apply:

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Engineering Management
• Data Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Petroleum Technology
• Reliability Engineering
• Safety

We are looking for candidates who align with our core values:

• Integrity: Be honest and ethical | Do what is right
• Excellence: Hold ourselves to high standards | Be thoughtful, thorough, and disciplined
• Care: Be respectful and inclusive | Look after each other | Contribute to the well-being of our communities and the environment
• Courage: Take initiative and make a difference | Think boldly and act with conviction | Take personal ownership
• Resilience: Be determined and persevere | Be purposeful and steadfast in our principles

Exxon Mobil employs over 18,000+ engineers and scientists globally, 35% of which are across the U.S. As an engineering intern or co-op student working at Exxon Mobil, you’ll be a part of world class teams, gain hands‑on experience, and skills working on projects that create impact. Typical projects could include experiences in Mechanical Integrity, Process Engineering, Process Control, Process Development, Product Development, Project Development, Project Management, Quality Control, Modeling and Optimization, Test Method Development, Wells Engineering, Wells Operations, Safety, Environmental, Reservoir, and Supply Chain.

In addition to project work in your assigned area, you’ll have opportunities to tour our facilities, learn from senior leaders, and engage with a wide range of experienced professionals and other students. We also host a variety of social events both on and off site to allow our interns and co‑ops to engage further with their cohort, recent graduates, other professionals, and senior leaders across the organization.

Duration of our summer internships are typically 3 months, spanning across the summer, with co‑op opportunities covering roughly 4–5 months in either the spring or fall. Successful interns may receive the opportunity to return for another intern or co‑op assignment, or full‑time employment.

Learn more about Exxon Mobil Career Paths here
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Depending on the location, our engineering interns and co‑op students support our chemical, refining, pipeline and upstream operations, with opportunities also available within research & technology and supply chain.

Assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following locations:

• Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Baytown, Texas
• Beaumont, Texas
• Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Corpus Christi (Gregory), Texas
• Houston Area (Spring), Texas
• Joliet, Illinois
• La Barge, Wyoming
• Mont Belvieu, Texas
• Midland, Texas
• Olathe, Kansas
• Port Allen, Louisiana
• Tyler, Texas
• Williston, North Dakota

Learn more about specific work locations and what we do across the U.S.
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