Drilling Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Hunt
Dallas, Texas, United StatesPosted Sep 4, 2026
Summer 2027

About the role

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.

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