About the role
Job Summary
The Electrical 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 electrical 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 in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong customer focus and a team player.
- Effective time management.
Required Qualifications
- Current enrollment in an accredited program at a four (4) year College or University
- Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electrical 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.
Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities and access for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
Aplyr's read
Continental Resources is a leader in onshore oil and gas exploration, attracting skilled professionals in engineering, geology, and regulatory compliance.
What's promising
- •Strong focus on U.S. onshore oil and gas resources provides stability.
- •Opportunities for specialized roles in engineering and geology.
- •Commitment to safety with dedicated HSE roles.
What to watch
- •Volatile oil market poses financial risks.
- •Environmental regulations could impact operations.
- •Limited geographic diversification focuses risk on U.S. markets.
Why Continental Resources
- •Pioneers in developing the Bakken oil field.
- •Emphasis on technological innovation in resource extraction.
- •Family-owned structure offers unique corporate culture.
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About Continental Resources
Continental Resources is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company focused on the development of onshore oil and gas resources in the United States.
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