PhD Students Seeking Internship Opportunities

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world's largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together .

ExxonMobil is based out of the Houston Area in Spring, Texas. We are accepting applications for our 2026 intern and co-op season for various engineering disciplines across the U.S.

About you

We seek students who are passionate about what they do and eager to join us in providing solutions to society's energy needs. PhD Students with strong academic performance in core programs, leadership, and communication skills who have recently graduated, or have an upcoming graduation date with a Doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Data Science, Petroleum Engineering or Geosciences are encouraged to apply.

Note: If you are pursuing a PhD degree in a non-technical field, please do not submit to this job posting.

We are looking for candidates who align with our core values:

• Integrity : Be honest and ethical | Do what is right
• Excellence : Hold ourselves to high standards | Be thoughtful, thorough, and disciplined
• Care : Be respectful and inclusive | Look after each other | Contribute to the well-being of our communities and the environment
• Courage : Take initiative and make a difference | Think boldly and act with conviction | Take personal ownership
• Resilience : Be determined and persevere | Be purposeful and steadfast in our principles

What you will do

ExxonMobil employs over 18,000+ engineers and scientists globally, 35% of which are across the U.S. As an engineering intern or co-op student working at ExxonMobil, you'll be a part of world class teams, gain hands-on experience, and skills working on projects that create impact. Typical projects could include experiences in Mechanical Integrity, Process Engineering, Process Control, Process Development, Product Development, Project Development, Project Management, Quality Control, Modeling and Optimization, Test Method Development, Wells Engineering, Wells Operations, Safety, Environmental, Reservoir, and Supply Chain.

In addition to project work in your assigned area, you'll have opportunities to tour our facilities, learn from senior leaders, and engage with a wide range of experienced professionals and other students. We also host a variety of social events both on and off site to allow our interns and co-ops to engage further with their cohort, recent graduates, other professionals, and senior leaders across the organization.

Duration of our summer internships are typically 3 months, spanning across the summer, with co-op opportunities covering roughly 4 - 5 months in either the spring or fall. Successful interns may receive the opportunity to return for another intern or co-op assignment, or full-time employment.

Learn more about ExxonMobil Career Paths here

Your Total Rewards

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last and our compensation and benefits reflect that. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with total rewards built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. As an intern, you may be eligible for some company benefits.

More information on our Company's benefits can be found at .

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

Relocation Options

Relocation benefits may be available to you based on ExxonMobil eligibility guidelines.

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ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

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