Intern, Geology & Geophysics 2027

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Job Summary

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
• Position Overview
• 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.
• Apply By: Oct 30, 2026
• Sponsorship: ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.
• EEO: In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity 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.