SLB (Schlumberger) Internship Program
About this internship
The SLB Internship Program (formerly Schlumberger) places engineering, geoscience, computer science and business students into paid projects across the world’s largest energy technology company, from wellsite field operations to software and AI teams in its technology centers. With operations in more than 100 countries, interns are hired locally across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas, including regular intakes relevant to Pakistan, Nigeria and the Gulf.
Vacancies post year-round on the SLB careers portal on national calendars, and strong interns feed directly into the company’s graduate engineer pipelines. For energy-region students it remains one of the most accessible global-brand internships.
Who can apply
- University students in engineering (petroleum, mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil), geosciences, computer science, data science and business functions.
- Penultimate-year students are the core target, though rules vary by country posting.
- Strong academics and hands-on aptitude; field roles also require fitness for operational environments.
- Nationals and residents of the many operating countries, since SLB hires interns locally across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas, including regular intakes tied to Pakistan, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kazakhstan and beyond.
- English proficiency plus local language where the posting requires it.
- Willingness to work at field locations, technology centers or offices depending on the role.
- Each vacancy on the careers portal defines its own criteria and dates.
What you will do
- Take on a defined project in field operations, engineering, research and technology centers, digital (including the Delfi platform and AI teams) or business functions.
- Field interns rotate on real wellsites and bases, learning the operational core of the energy services industry.
- Technology interns work on software, data science, robotics and new-energy projects in SLB's technology centers.
- Work under a mentor with structured evaluations against the graduate hiring bar.
- Present your project results to management at the end of the internship.
- Strong interns are fast-tracked into SLB's graduate engineer and field specialist pipelines.
Perks and benefits
- Paid internships at competitive local rates, with field roles often adding allowances.
- A true global footprint of over 100 countries means openings close to home for students in energy-producing regions.
- Exposure to the energy industry's largest technology company, spanning oilfield services, digital and new energy.
- A long-standing pipeline into full-time roles, with interns heavily favored in graduate hiring.
- Brand strength that carries across energy, engineering and increasingly software careers.
- Diversity focus, with active programs recruiting women into field and technology roles.
How to apply
- Search internships on the SLB careers portal by country and function; national intakes post throughout the year on their own calendars.
- Apply online with a concise CV highlighting projects, technical skills and any field or lab exposure.
- Complete online assessments where the role requires them.
- Interviews combine technical questions with behavioral screening for field-readiness and teamwork.
- Offers define your location, duration (commonly two to six months) and mentor assignment.
- If your country shows no current posting, set an alert; intakes recur annually in most operating regions.
Frequently asked questions
Is SLB paid? +
According to this listing, the compensation is: Paid at competitive local rates Stipend amounts can change between intakes, so confirm the current figure on the official page before applying.
How long does SLB last? +
The listed duration is 2 to 6 Months.
When is the application deadline? +
This listing has a rolling deadline, meaning applications are reviewed as they arrive rather than by a fixed date. Check the official page for any cycle-specific cutoffs.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: University students in engineering (petroleum, mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil), geosciences, computer science, data science and business functions; Penultimate-year students are the core target, though rules vary by country posting; Strong academics and hands-on aptitud… See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate internships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this internship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
