Intern Geologist

Ovintiv, Inc.

$78K — $112K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Enrollment in a Geoscience graduate degree program is required.
  • Full-time student status through December 2027.
  • Available for internship from May 2027 to August 2027.
  • Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate new reservoirs, plays, basins, and technologies in Exploration.
  • Map reservoir geometry and properties; build reservoir models in Reservoir Characterization.
  • Determine key parameters influencing productivity and economics.
  • Evaluate hydrocarbon volumes and extend known fields or plays.
  • Build well plans and specify data acquisition in Development Operations.
  • Geosteer horizontal wells and communicate well progress to stakeholders.
  • Participate in completion design and oversee geological operations during drilling.

Benefits

  • Hands-on projects that apply and expand business and technical skills.
  • Opportunities to demonstrate initiative and make a positive impact.
  • Work alongside industry experts in a collaborative environment.
Full Job Description

Posting Close Date:

09/17/2026

Geology and Geoscience interns have an exciting opportunity to work side by side with industry experts utilizing cutting-edge geological, geophysical, data science, and engineering technologies on best-in-class oil and gas assets. Our geologists are part of multidisciplinary teams, providing tremendous opportunities to learn the full scope of oil and gas resource plays. Teams include engineers, geophysicists, petrophysicists, data scientists, land negotiators, regulatory professionals, operations professionals, and others with the diverse expertise needed to achieve our strategic objectives.

To ensure interns are given relevant, value-added, and meaningful work, we do not create specific assignments until late-spring. However, our intern projects are designed to provide value to both the interns and the teams. These projects are impactful and will stretch your abilities, give you the opportunity to learn and gain new skills, and help you launch your career in geoscience.

Responsibilities

Our Geoscience interns will be placed in one of the following roles:

  • Exploration: evaluate new reservoirs, plays, basins, and new technologies.
  • Reservoir Characterization: Evaluate known reservoirs, fields, and plays; map reservoir geometry and properties; build reservoir models; determine critical parameters that influence productivity and economics; evaluate hydrocarbon volumes; and extend the limits of known fields or plays.
  • Development Operations: Build well plans; specify data acquisition requirements; oversee the geological operations of drilling wells; geosteer horizontal wells; communicate well progress to stakeholders; and participate in completion design.

Required Qualifications

  • Must be enrolled in a Geoscience graduate degree program.
  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student through December 2027.
  • Available May 2027 – August 2027.
  • Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents Ovintiv's reasonable estimate of the hiring compensation range for this role.

Hiring Hourly Range: $37.50 - $53.94 USD

Compensation may vary and will be determined by year in school.

Valuing Your Contributions

Ovintiv values the contributions of new talent and recruits ambitious, high-performing students who are committed to excellence. At Ovintiv, you will work on challenging and rewarding hands-on projects that apply and expand your business and technical skills. You will have opportunities to demonstrate your initiative and determination in ways that make a positive impact on Ovintiv while further developing your talents.

Interview

Students selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange a suitable interview time. No telephone inquiries, please; only those students selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank you for your interest in working at Ovintiv and wish you success in your job search.

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