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Who We Are
We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proven reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.
We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.
Position Summary
Geosciences Interns will interpret subsurface geoscience and related data to help with our hydrocarbon exploration and development projects. You will work with a mentor and a group of other professionals in a business unit to make recommendations for further activities related to basin studies, exploration plays, prospects or field development.
All of our interns will have the opportunity to interact with other interns and ConocoPhillips professionals working on a variety of projects to learn about additional aspects of the industry. In some cases, short courses or field trips may be part of your experience.
Current internship positions are available in our Alaska and Lower 48 organizations. Assignments will typically be at one of our sites located in Midland, Texas; Houston, Texas; or Anchorage, Alaska. Typical length of our internships varies from 10 to 12 weeks based on the project and your availability with a 10-week minimum requirement.
Responsibilities may include:
- 3D seismic interpretation of fault juxtaposition to predict trap geometry and size
- Sequence stratigraphic interpretation of an exciting new exploration play
- Detailed 3D seismic interpretation of known fields to select prospective drilling locations
- Prospect generation and well proposals in a variety of global locations
- Development and recompletion opportunities in various conventional and unconventional resource plays
- Unconventional facies and rock type modeling for hydraulic fracturing analysis
Basic/Required:
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer and/or education institution
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geology, Geophysics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, other closely related technical field, or foreign equivalent
- Pursuing a Master’s degree or higher in Geology, Geophysics, Applied Mathematics, other closely related technical field, or foreign equivalent
- Current level in college: Graduate Student
- Expected graduation date: Fall 2027 or later
- Available for internship start mid-late May 2027
- A minimum of ten (10) continuous weeks availability for internship
Preferred:
- Willing to work in any of these locations: Midland, TX; Houston, TX; or Anchorage, AK
- A minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Previous internships or co-ops in an energy related field
- Geological focus with strong analytical/quantitative skills or Geophysical focus with strong Geological skills
- Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical
- Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
- Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what’s right
- Takes an active role in acquiring, developing and retaining a high-performing, highly engaged team
- Understands how key financial and quantitative indicators impact the business
All interested candidates must complete an online application at the ConocoPhillips Careers website to be considered for an interview. ConocoPhillips will conduct on-campus interviews at various U.S. universities during the Fall of 2026. If your application progresses to the interview stage, your interview will be scheduled either on campus—if we are conducting interviews at your school—or directly with a recruiter if we are not visiting your campus. To find out if and when we will be visiting your campus, please check with your university’s career services office.
To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions, attaching your resume with transcripts, and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of October 31, 2026.
Candidates for this U.S. position must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee or asylee. Individuals with temporary visas such as A, B, C, D, E, F (F1-Academic Student), G, H (H1-B), I, J, L, M (M1-Vocational Student), NATO, O, P, Q, R or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization in the United States now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.