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Continental Resources Engineering Intern (Summer 2025) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Continental Resources’ Summer Internship Program provides:
Meaningful, career-specific experiences
Hands-on insight into the oil and gas industry
Opportunity to be mentored by experienced professionals
Networking with fellow Continental interns, as well as interns from other companies and experienced professionals
Exposure to various departments within Continental
Opportunity to present their summer projects to experienced professionals and members of management
Job Summary
The Engineering Intern will receive training on the practical application of engineering concepts to develop solutions for project assignments associated with Continental’s energy assets. The intern will work with and provide support to one of the following departments within Continental: Drilling, Completions, Production, Resource Development or Project Management. In any department, the engineer intern will have the opportunity for both field- and office-based experiences.
The intern will be assigned a department-specific project and is expected to present a summary of the results of their work. These projects vary in scope but typically require the intern to learn and understand current practices, identify areas for improvement, evaluate potential solutions, and recommend an implementation with supporting evidence or review the results of an implemented solution.
Duties and Responsibilities
In addition to a summer project, the engineering intern will have the opportunity to:
Review, understand and participate in Continental’s Brother’s Keeper program
Review daily operation and production reports
Monitor and forecast capital expenditure, expenses, and production
Participate in and contribute to asset team meetings
Maintain, update and QC databases, reports, and records
Understand and articulate the responsibilities of assigned discipline
Contribute to fellow interns’ understanding of assigned discipline
Interface with inter-departmental peers and mentors
Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Competencies
Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Strong customer focus and a team player
Effective time management
Required Qualifications
Current enrollment in an ABET accredited four (4) year College or University
Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited College or University
Eligible to work permanently in the United States upon graduation
An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test
Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Physical Requirements
Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
This internship may be located in Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Montana, or Wyoming.
Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
Continental is successful because we challenge our employees to be innovative and creative. We provide our employees with the necessary tools to be successful, and we reward them for their hard work. We value teamwork and collaboration and expect our employees to have a personal commitment to inclusion and diversity. If you want to work in an environment that encourages teamwork and putting your ideas into action, consider joining Continental Resources.
Continental Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.