Drilling Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 4, 2026. Hunt Oil scores A on the Alion truth index.
Company Description:
Hunt Oil Company (HOC) began as a small family-owned business and has expanded into a well-respected oil and gas industry leader. Today, the Company operates 120,000 net acres across the Williston Basin in North Dakota. The Company has remained a driving force in North Dakota’s oil and gas sector for more than twenty years. In recent years, HOC has been a major player in the unconventional area, participating as an early entrant in several of the premier oil and gas shale plays in the United States. Internationally, the Company holds a 25.2% non-operated interest in Peru’s Camisea region and has maintained a presence in Kurdistan since the early 2000s. In addition to its oil and gas operations, Hunt Oil participates in global LNG development, with production facilities operating in Peru since 2010 and in Yemen since 2009.
Job Description:
We are currently seeking a Petroleum Engineer Intern for the Well Construction department located in our Dallas, TX office. This is a paid summer internship opportunity with housing provided if needed.
The intern will work on multiple well construction projects associated with Hunt's operated Bakken (unconventional) assets.
Responsibilities:
- Report Preparation: Help prepare detailed reports on drilling activities, including daily progress, equipment performance, and any encountered issues.
- Field Visits: Participate in field visits to drilling sites to gain hands-on experience and understand the practical aspects of drilling operations.
- Software Utilization: Learn and utilize industry-specific software for modeling and simulation of drilling operations.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other engineers and team members to ensure smooth and efficient drilling operations.
- Budgeting: Participate in the development of short- and long-term objectives and capital and expense budgets, ensuring compatibility with and support of overall company goals and objectives.
- Engineering: Engineer, design, and technically support operational execution of new well drilling projects. In consultation with completion engineers, design and construct safe and efficient wells for completions, workovers, and stimulations.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Assist in gathering and analyzing data from drilling operations to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement.
Required Degree Background:
- Rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree or master’s in petroleum engineering
- Minimum of 3.0 grade point average
Required Skills/Knowledge:
- Previous internship experience preferred
- Extracurricular activities are a plus
- Presentation and communication skills are a must
- Ability to communicate with field personnel and technical staff
Abilities/Behaviors:
- Self-motivated, proactive, and safety-conscious
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks & areas of responsibility concurrently
- Excellent work ethic
- Ability to provide academic transcripts
Company Highlights:
- For 90 years, we have nurtured creative ideas and turned them into successful realities using three core strategic pillars - creativity, excellence, and people.
- Free covered employee parking for Dallas HQ-based employees.
- Free specialty coffee bar in the Dallas HQ.
- Onsite breakfast and lunch area in the Dallas HQ.
- Commitment to the following ideals:
- Work/Life Balance.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- An exceptional employee experience.
Hunt is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Hunt is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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