2027 Summer Intern

About the Role

Diversified Energy Company offers 10–14-week summer internships providing real-world experience in the daily operations of a rapidly growing company.

Intern – M&A Engineering

• Support the M&A team in evaluating acquisition and divestiture opportunities across the oil and gas sector.
• Perform technical and economic evaluations of oil & gas assets, including production forecasting, decline curve analysis, reserves assessment, and well-level economics.
• Perform sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of commodity prices, production performance, operating & capital costs, development assumptions, and other key variables on asset value.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, land, geology, and other technical teams to develop and refine assumptions used in M&A evaluations.
• Prepare clear, concise technical analyses and presentation materials summarizing M&A opportunities for senior management and C-suite executives.

Internship Experience

• Gain exposure to the oil and gas business while assisting with projects aligned with company goals.
• Utilize skills and enhance knowledge in production and operations.
• Engage with and present to Diversified leaders.
• Take part in professional development activities such as training, site visits, and networking opportunities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be currently enrolled as a rising junior or rising senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering discipline at an accredited college/university at the time of the internship.
• Strong interest in the oil & gas industry and a desire to learn how engineering analysis is applied to M&A, asset valuation, and strategic decision-making.
• Familiarity with petroleum engineering fundamentals, including production analysis, reservoir engineering, and economic evaluation.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Exposure to Spotfire, Python, ARIES, ComboCurve, or similar economic/forecasting software is a plus.
• Self-starter with intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and communicate key findings clearly and concisely.
• Eagerness to contribute in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods working at a desk in front of a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.