We are looking for the right people — people who want to Innovate. Achieve. Grow. Lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to achieve their career potentials.  Explore the possibilities in a career that helps bring energy to the world. At Halliburton, we want people who want to make a difference. Take risks. Inspire. Be inspired. Learn. Collaborate to create a better future in a safe, ethical, and dynamic workplace with limitless opportunity.

What You’ll Do…

This position is located at our R&D Facilities in Houston, Texas.  Our intern program philosophy is to “recruit once, hire twice” with the hope to hire interns back into full-time or return internship roles.  

The internship program assignments are 10-14 weeks in duration and are full-time in-person internships.  The summer 2025 internship is expected to begin on May 19, 2025.  

Your Key Responsibilities:

Projects you could potentially work on include:

Position Overview:

Apply your physics expertise to real-world technology development in the oil and gas sector as an Intern Nuclear Physicist at Halliburton. Collaborate closely with Senior Scientists and the Team Leader in advancing nuclear logging measurements for oil and gas wells within the Technology department of Sperry Drilling, a Halliburton product service line. Join a team focused on developing resilient downhole tools for drilling and logging, capable of delivering laboratory-grade measurements in extreme drilling environments.

Responsibilities:

• Innovative Design: Assist in developing logging instrumentation using computer modeling and hands-on experimentation.
• Collaborative Implementation: Work alongside engineers to contribute to the integration and functionality of logging tools.
• Data Characterization: Support the characterization of logging tools to convert measurements into desired formation properties.
• Lab Measurement Planning: Contribute to detailed plans for laboratory measurements executed by technicians, aiding the research process.
• Algorithm Development: Analyze laboratory and computer-modeling data to contribute to the development of algorithms.
• Field Issue Resolution: Collaborate with field teams on troubleshooting and resolving systematic issues with logging tools.
• Documentation: Assist in documenting work and preparing internal presentations on findings and recommendations.
• Effective Communication: Share insights with team members, fostering a collaborative and communicative work environment.
• Publication Support: Contribute to potential papers for conferences like SPWLA and SPE.
• Safety Commitment: Work in compliance with Halliburton Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements.

What You’ll Bring to Our Team

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Currently pursuing a Ph.D. or Master's in Physics, specializing in nuclear or particle physics, or Nuclear Engineering.
• Skills: Basic physics proficiency, familiarity with neutron and photon detection, exposure to data analysis, experimental skills, experience with MCNP, and programming knowledge (Python, C++, C#, FORTRAN).

Desired Qualifications:

• Problem-Solving: Demonstrate strong problem-solving ability with effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Self-Motivated: Display enthusiasm for learning and contributing to innovative projects.
• Directional Agility: Open to guidance while maintaining a proactive approach.
• Collaborative Spirit: Able to thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment, valuing diverse perspectives.

What We Offer…

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. To qualify, your university and/or permanent address must be more than 50 miles from your work location.

• Corporate housing provided for the summer to those candidates who qualify.
• Relocation assistance.

Salary Range: $31 - $36/hour

_Please note that pay information shown below is a general guide only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. _

What’s In It for you:

• An internship with Halliburton will provide great insight to see if this is the right career for you.
• You’ll receive hands-on, real-world work experience that will help you prepare for the next step in your career.
• You’ll become an integral part of our team and be expected to deliver results that will make an impact.
• Develop meaningful connections with industry leaders, learn a lot about the industry and develop the cutting-edge skills you need to become a leader for tomorrow.
• Collaborate with teams across the globe and with diverse backgrounds – both professionally and culturally.

Halliburton’s Commitment

Enhance the economic and social well-being of our employees and the communities in which we operate – Our intent is to be a preferred employer and make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.

Employee Investment: Halliburton is able to innovate, achieve, grow and lead for one reason: our people. We invest in our employees through competitive compensation plans, health benefits, work-life programs, and rewards and incentive plans.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At Halliburton, no matter who you are, or where you come from, you will be given the opportunity to have your voice heard – and the opportunity to succeed. WE understand that diversity matters, because great minds don’t always think alike.

Sustainability: At Halliburton sustainability is serving our customers, employees, stakeholders, and communities in an environmentally, socially, and ethically responsible way.

Halliburton is one of the world’s leading providers of products and services to the energy industry. Founded in 1919, we create innovative technologies, products, and services that help our customers maximize their value throughout the life cycle of an asset and advance a sustainable energy future.