Campus Recruitment

It’s the most-coveted, hands-on internship in the industry.

Pioneer seeks highly motivated problem-solvers who aren’t afraid to get their steel-toe boots dusty exploring in the Permian Basin, or wear out their keyboards showing their skills with numbers and data. Whatever your specialty, we have an internship that fits your interests.

If you are eager to learn and ready to contribute, Pioneer is the place for you.

During your Pioneer internship, you’ll showcase your skills, assist our exploration and development efforts, and lay the foundation for a meaningful career. Our unique company culture, West Texas oil field visits and robust mentoring program offer career-building opportunities that are second to none.

When it comes to internships, don’t just observe – make an impact at Pioneer!

Recruiting Schedule

Our pipeline of outstanding talent runs through top colleges and universities. Each fall, Pioneer recruiters visit campuses to identify potential interns and employees.

View our campus recruiting brochure.

Please note: To protect the health and safety of our interns and employees, Pioneer adheres to the recommendations of our local, state and federal health authorities.

Focus areas:
  • Engineering
  • Land
  • Geoscience
  • Accounting/Finance
  • Mathematics
  • Information Technology
  • Supply Chain
  • Data Science
Locations

Field and office opportunities are available in the Dallas and Midland, Texas, areas.

Campus recruitment map

Dustin Engel

 

Dustin Engel
Petroleum Engineering
University of Oklahoma • 2019

“Interning for Pioneer was, without a doubt, one of the most rewarding experiences in my professional career for many reasons. I was given a challenging and impactful project, the deliverables of which are still used to this day. This would not have been possible without the help of my mentor, as well as the dozens of people who took the ‘open door policy’ to heart and made time for me whenever I needed. Aside from the project aspect of the internship, the summer was incredibly well-orchestrated between lunch and learns, shop tours and a trip to Midland. All of these opportunities made for a one-of-a-kind experience which solidified for me that Pioneer was exactly where I wanted to work full-time.”

Catherine Leigh

 

Catherine Leigh
Applied Mathematics
University of Texas at Dallas • 2019

“As an intern, I was given the freedom to explore questions that interested me and enriched my assigned project. That freedom looked like access to myriad tools and trainings; collaboration with interns from different technical backgrounds; and mentorship from career professionals at Pioneer. The egalitarian culture made it easy for me to ask questions and propose solutions, which improved my confidence in my own knowledge base and encouraged me to develop my skillsets even more. Overall, it was exciting to be able to apply what I’d learned in school to real-world topics in a company dedicated to innovation.”

University/Event
Colorado School of Mines — Engineering Information Session — September 11
Colorado School of Mines — Engineering Career Fair — September 12
Colorado School of Mines — Engineering Career Fair Interviews — September 13
Houston Geological Society — Houston Geological Society Student Expo — September 18
Houston Geological Society — Houston Geological Society Student Expo — September 19
Texas A&M University — Company Showcase — August 30
Texas A&M University — Career Enhancement Event — August 31
Texas A&M University — All Engineering Career Fair — September 6
Texas A&M University — TAMU Engineering Career Fair Interviews — September 7
Texas A&M University — TAMU Business Career Fair — September 27
Texas A&M University — TAMU Business Career Fair Interviews — September 28
Texas Tech University — TTU Engineering Career Fair — September 20
Texas Tech University — Energy: Meet The Industry — September 21
Texas Tech University — Business Career Fair — September 27
University of North Texas — Business Career Fair — September 9
University of North Texas — STEM Career Fair — October 4
University of Oklahoma — OU Sooner Showcase — September 13
University of Oklahoma — Diversity & Inclusion Mixer — September 13
University of Oklahoma — OU Engineering Career Fair — September 14
University of Texas — UT Engineering Career Fair — September 6
University of Texas Dallas — UCC Fall 2023 Job & Internship Fair: STEM Day — September 15
University of Texas Permian Basin — Engineering Career Fair — September 13
Students should check with their university career center for additional details surrounding these events.

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