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Petroleum Engineer Intern

Los Angeles, CA

Hybrid Internship

$40 to $47 an hour

The employer is an independent energy company with upstream and midstream operations.

The employer is looking for a Petroleum Engineer Intern in Los Angeles, CA. In this role you will gain hands-on experience alongside an experienced petroleum engineering team and take real ownership of your work. This is a 12-week paid summer internship. This role is hybrid, with three days a week in our Los Angeles office.

What you’ll do

  • Prepare economic evaluations for development projects
  • Perform reservoir and decline-curve analysis
  • Plan and optimize well completions and production
  • Coordinate with geoscience and operations teams
  • Monitor field performance and recommend workovers

What you’ll bring

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering
  • Experience with reservoir or production engineering
  • Familiarity with industry software such as Petrel or ARIES
  • Strong economic analysis skills

Nice to have

  • Unconventional reservoir experience
  • PE license

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $40 – $47 per hour. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

  • Paid holidays
  • Mentorship from senior engineers
  • Housing stipend for relocating students

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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