Oil And Gas Internships
Oil and gas internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in the field, mentorship from working engineers and geoscientists, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings across {{top_industries_phrase}} are listed here, with HDR, Hatch, and Mott MacDonald among the employers posting roles now.
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
We believe industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you’ll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up-front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact.
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
- Gain real-world experience on exciting projects
- Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures
- Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional or Project Manager
- Perform other duties as needed
- Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
- Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry
- Local candidates preferred
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program
- Attention to detail
- Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Basic Microsoft Office skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location
: United States-Illinois-RosemontIndustry
: Oil & GasSchedule
: Full-timeEmployee Status
: TemporaryJob Posting
: Oct 15, 2026At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
We believe industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you’ll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up-front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact.
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
- Gain real-world experience on exciting projects
- Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures
- Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional or Project Manager
- Perform other duties as needed
- Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
- Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry
- Local candidates preferred
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program
- Attention to detail
- Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Basic Microsoft Office skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location
: United States-Illinois-RosemontIndustry
: Oil & GasSchedule
: Full-timeEmployee Status
: TemporaryJob Posting
: Oct 15, 2026Oil And Gas Internship Market
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Tips for Your Oil And Gas Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer oil and gas internships
Major operators and large oilfield service companies open summer internship applications as early as August and close them by November. Waiting until spring means the best-structured cohorts are already filled. Set a reminder to check listings at the start of each fall semester and submit your application before October where possible.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Oil and gas recruiters hiring interns expect limited work history and assess candidates on documented evidence instead. Compile two or three complete projects with the tools used and results achieved, reservoir simulation models, process flow diagrams, CAD drawings, field geology reports, or data analysis notebooks. Give reviewers something concrete to evaluate.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff frequently know which oil and gas employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller operators and contractors running their own cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice your technical interview out loud before you apply
Oil and gas intern screens typically include technical questions on reservoir engineering, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, or data interpretation depending on the role. Practice explaining your reasoning aloud, not just arriving at an answer, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final result. Run through past coursework problems and project decisions using the same format.
Target structured rotational and university programs early
Major operators and large service companies run dedicated rotational or university intern programs built to develop candidates new to the oil and gas industry, rotating them through upstream, midstream, or downstream functions over a single summer. These programs recruit in the fall, fill faster than standard postings, and are competitive, identify the ones that fit your discipline and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 100% of the oil and gas internships listed here, so decide what you can commit to before sorting through openings. Filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate first so you spend your time on roles you can actually take, and check whether relocation support is offered for on-site positions before ruling them out.
Oil And Gas Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an oil and gas internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, recruiters hiring oil and gas interns expect limited professional experience and assess candidates on what they can see: documented lab reports, reservoir modeling exercises, CAD or process-flow designs, and field-study write-ups. Apply directly to companies and show up at campus career fairs, where oil and gas recruiters often make faster decisions for students they meet in person.
Can an oil and gas internship turn into a full-time job?
Many oil and gas employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it is consistent performance on real project work, available headcount on the team at the end of the internship, and how early you signal interest in returning. Treat the internship as an extended audition without counting on the offer, that mindset tends to produce better work and better outcomes.
When should I apply for oil and gas internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large upstream, midstream, and downstream employers recruit for summer cohorts the preceding fall, often closing applications by October or November. Smaller companies, engineering contractors, and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear across all seasons. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss roles that open and fill quickly outside the main recruiting window.
Are oil and gas internships paid?
Most professional oil and gas internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, segment of the industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Structured programs at large operators and service companies tend to be competitively compensated, while smaller firms and nonprofit or research placements may differ.
What should an oil and gas internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history, name the tools used and where reviewers can see the output, whether that's a reservoir simulation model, a process safety analysis, a CAD design portfolio, or a published field report. Add relevant coursework in petroleum engineering, geology, or chemical engineering. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote oil and gas internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the oil and gas internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast since they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see those openings before they close.
What is a rotational engineer internship in oil and gas?
A rotational engineer internship places you across two or more business units or disciplines during a single summer, giving exposure to upstream drilling, production operations, or facilities engineering in sequence rather than one fixed team. These structured programs are common at major operators and large service companies, target students new to the industry, and recruit early in the fall recruiting cycle, so identify them and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get oil and gas internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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