Land Internship

Job Description

About Company

Devon is a company that offers a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities, focused on solving today’s greatest challenges. They emphasize innovation, creative problem-solving, and positive change, encouraging employees to step out of their comfort zones and think differently. Devon supports its employees through its values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits, and compensation, aiming to help them manage their unique personal lives and care for their families so they can contribute to their fullest potential.

Job Description: Land Internship

The Land Internship at Devon is designed for students seeking to learn and apply land management principles within a professional office environment. Interns will engage in both team and individual assignments, gaining practical exposure to real-world tasks and projects. The program’s goal is to foster the development of technical and professional skills while allowing students to explore potential career opportunities within Devon.

Key Responsibilities of the Intern:

Interns will apply energy management principles to a variety of assignments, including:
• Conducting title research utilizing courthouse records, online resources, and internal databases.
• Evaluating and securing surface and subsurface rights.
• Preparing and analyzing leases and other related agreements.
• Monitoring regulatory activity and filings, specifically with the OCC and TXRRC.
• Reviewing title opinions and curative documents.
• Calculating working and net revenue interests.
• Proposing operations (such as workovers and recompletions) to interest owners.
• Utilizing GIS and various data sources for data quality initiatives.
• Assisting land staff with assigned projects as needed.
• Applying technical skills acquired in college to real-world scenarios.
• Demonstrating advanced computer proficiency, with an emphasis on optimizing and automating processes.
• Displaying curiosity and eagerness to explore AI, data, and technology, with opportunities to engage with emerging digital tools and innovations.

Education Requirements:
• Must be a full-time student pursuing a degree in Energy Management, Business, Communications, or other related disciplines.
• Expected Graduation Year: December 2027 through May 2028.
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.

Preferred Skills and Competencies:
• Exhibits integrity, accountability, and a passion for business improvement.
• Embraces Devon’s shared mission and adapts well to change.
• Works effectively as a team player, communicates openly, and collaborates strongly with others.
• Possesses strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving abilities and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of oil and gas industry practices is a plus.

What You’ll Gain from the Internship:
• Hands-on experience applying land concepts in a corporate setting.
• Diversified learning opportunities through practical assignments.
• Development of technical, professional, and industry-specific skills.
• Access to the Well fitness facility.
• Competitive compensation.
• Corporate housing.

Devon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, considering qualified applicants without regard to various protected characteristics.