Facilities Engineering Materials Engineering Intern
Chevron · Richmond, California, USA · $8,800 per month
- Paid
- {Full-time,Internship}
About the role
Position: 2026-2027 Facilities Engineering Materials Engineering Intern Who We Are: Chevron is one of the world’s leading energy companies—but what really sets us apart is how we’re rethinking energy for the future. From producing oil and gas to developing lower carbon technologies, Chevron engineers work across the full energy system to power everyday life more safely, efficiently, and responsibly. Learn more about What We Do and The Chevron Way.
What You’ll Actually Do Chevron is hiring at various operating locations across the U.S, including: El Segundo, California Houston, Texas Pasadena, Texas Pascagoula, Mississippi Richmond, California Salt Lake City, Utah Materials Engineering Interns may work in one of Chevron’s US-based refinery operations (El Segundo, Pasadena, Pascagoula, Richmond, and Salt Lake) or Chevron’s Technology, Projects and Execution team (Richmond, Houston). Mobility is encouraged as there are many opportunities for Chevron engineers to work in a variety of assignments at different domestic locations. Typical assignments include providing Materials Engineering support to refining or upstream facilities.
Your duties will include material selection, reviewing specifications, performing failure analyses, corrosion studies, and metallurgy studies. You will work under the direction of a senior materials engineer. You will be expected to provide a written and oral summary of your internship, highlighting your contributions and impact.
At the completion of the internship, interns will have the opportunity to apply for a return internship or full-time position with Chevron. If accepted for a full-time entry level position, engineering graduates will be enrolled in Chevron’s Horizons Program , an early- career development program combining formal training, on-the-job competency development, mentoring, and multiple job assignments. Why Intern at Chevron?
You work on real projects, not side tasks You use modern tools and cloud platforms You learn how software scales in a global enterprise You build skills that translate anywhere You’re supported by experienced engineers and mentors What’s Next After the Internship Top performing interns may be invited back or offered a fulltime role after graduation. New grads who join Chevron fulltime enter the Horizons Program, a structured early career experience that includes: Formal training + on-the-job learning Mentorship from experienced professionals Multiple job assignments and possible location rotations You can build a career as a technical expert, people leader, or both. The following are required qualifications: Students pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Metallurgical, Materials, or Corrosion Engineering.
Strong academic performance in core programs, communication, leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills. Ability to demonstrate The Chevron Way.
Compensation & Benefits The anticipated monthly (hourly) range for this position is $29.95 hourly - $8,800 monthly. The selected candidate’s monthly or hourly compensation will be determined based on their selected role, degree level and academic year. As an intern, you will receive the following benefits: Furnished housing.
Participation in Employee Savings Investment Plan with immediate vesting in both employee and company contributions. Chevron matching contributions: 4% company match for a 1% employee contribution. 8% company match for a 2% employee contribution. Work schedules: Flexible work schedules (5/40, 9/80, or 4/10), as determined by the work group and confirmed with the hiring manager.
Paid holidays depending on your work schedule. Full year of service credit for each internship completion (must be re-employed within 365 days) If later converted to a fulltime new graduate position, Chevron offers competitive pay and benefits to eligible employees,…