Flywheel Energy is a private exploration and production company on a mission to achieve rapid, responsible growth—building momentum where it matters. We provide reliable, affordable energy that powers the essentials of everyday life: food, water, shelter, and healthcare. Our company is built intentionally—on exceptional people, high-performing teams, and a culture centered on excellence and ownership.
Who We HireWe are ridiculously selective because every new hire—interns included—should make us better. Our vision is simple: high-performing, self-directed teams made up of 100% awesome teammates. We look for people who are motivated to maximize their contribution and who elevate everyone around them. Successful Flywheel interns are:
- Hungry – self-motivated; they embrace hard work and see challenges as a chance to learn, grow, and contribute
- Humble – they use "we" instead of "I" and sincerely appreciate the strengths of those around them
- People smart – strong communicators who listen well and make their teammates better
Excellence at Flywheel is both earned and enabled. You'll be surrounded by people who operate at a high level and expect the same from those around them. Our culture is defined by:
- Personal ownership of outcomes—we act like owners, not bystanders
- Front-line innovation—the people closest to the work make better decisions faster
- Accountability, clarity, and honest feedback—we actively debate, commit, and hold each other accountable
- A growth mindset—we know there are always two ways to do things: the current way, and a better way
When everyone is clear on the mission and trusted to execute, extraordinary results follow.
About the Engineering InternshipAs an Engineering Intern at Flywheel Energy, you will be embedded in one of our core technical disciplines—Drilling, Completions, Reservoir, Production, or Facilities—based on your background and the needs of our active projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers on real problems with real consequences, contributing to decisions that drive well performance, operational efficiency, and production results.
You will work alongside high-performing teams, gaining hands-on experience and real accountability from day one.
What You'll Do- Contribute to active engineering projects in your assigned discipline, including design, analysis, and optimization work
- Analyze production, completion, or reservoir data to support performance evaluations and operational decisions
- Assist in preparing engineering reports, well plans, AFEs, and technical documentation
- Work across disciplines with land, operations, and finance teams to understand how engineering decisions flow through the business
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, or enhance well performance—and bring ideas forward
- Apply engineering fundamentals in a fast-paced, asset-driven environment where your work has direct operational impact
- Real project ownership and accountability from day one
- Immersion in a high-performance, purpose-driven culture
- Access to experienced mentors who value curiosity and continuous improvement
- Opportunities to contribute ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive real impact
- A collaborative environment where your voice matters and your work is visible
This internship is ideal for students who:
- Are currently pursuing degrees in petroleum, mechanical, or chemical engineering, or other applicable majors and have graduation dates of December 2027 or later
- Bring a growth mindset and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Embrace challenge, accountability, and honest feedback
- Want to grow alongside exceptional teammates and contribute to something bigger than themselves
- Have a working knowledge of engineering fundamentals and are eager to apply them hands-on in a fast-moving E&P environment
- Are analytically strong, detail-oriented, and comfortable collaborating across teams
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in petroleum, mechanical, chemical engineering, or another applicable major
- Expected graduation date of December 2027 or later
- Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals
- Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills
- Ability to collaborate across teams
- Growth mindset and willingness to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
What We Do
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