2026-2027 Petroleum Engineer - Full Time

Who We Are. Chevron is one of the world’s leading energy companies—but what really sets us apart is how we’re rethinking energy for the future. From producing oil and gas to developing lower‑carbon technologies, Chevron engineers work across the full energy system to power everyday life more safely, efficiently, and responsibly. Learn more about What We Do and The Chevron Way.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Chevron operates around the globe and across the entire energy value chain. Learn more on our website

For the  recruiting season, Chevron is accepting online applications for entry-level Petroleum Engineers in the following potential locations

• Houston, Texas
• Midland, Texas
• Greeley, Colorado
• Minot, North Dakota
• Covington, Louisiana
• Bakersfield, California

Petroleum Engineers within Chevron are part of multi-disciplinary teams which vary in make-up but can include petroleum engineers, geologists, geophysicists, facility engineers, drilling and completion engineers, data scientists, and / or software developers. Petroleum engineers develop technical skills in production and reservoir engineering assignments focused on asset development planning, production operations, reserves, uncertainty and risk management, and capital project development.

Entry-level Petroleum Engineers are assigned to production and reservoir engineering positions and projects that contribute value to Chevron. Entry-level Petroleum Engineers will be provided guidance by a supervisor and a technical mentor. Positions can be either field or office based.

For recent graduates, Chevron has a competency-based employee development program that typically includes two technical assignments in the first 3 years of their career. This is supported by comprehensive technical training and mentoring combined with on-the-job experience. Mobility is encouraged as there may be some opportunities for Chevron’s Petroleum Engineers to work in a variety of assignments at different US locations.

As a Petroleum Engineer, you could begin your career in Chevron’s domestic Upstream operations or research-focused Center of Excellence (COE) spending your first 5-10 years in a combination of production and/or reservoir engineering assignments. You will be tasked to solve technically challenging problems with the opportunity to utilize cutting-edge digital technologies and techniques. Career opportunities for petroleum engineers may include asset team leadership, business planning and analysis, non-operated joint venture asset management, operations supervision, portfolio development, and project management.

Top‑performing interns may be invited back—or offered a full‑time role after graduation.

New grads who join Chevron fulltime enter the Horizons Program, a structured early‑career experience that includes:

• Formal training + on‑the‑job learning
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Multiple job assignments and possible location rotations

You can build a career as a technical expert, people leader, or both.

The following qualifications are required:

• 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, and excellent communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• This position may require driving on a routine basis.
• Ability to demonstrate The Chevron Way.

The following are preferred qualifications:

• 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.

• You work on real projects, not side tasks
• You use modern tools and cloud platforms
• You learn how software scales in a global enterprise
• You…