Graduate, Engineering 2027

ConocoPhillips; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ConocoPhillips is offering an Engineering Rotational Program in the Exploration and Production America’s Business Unit. You will participate in four 3-month rotations across Drilling, Completions, Production/Facilities Operations, and Reservoir Engineering, leading to an engineering role within the business units.

Based on your qualifications, you may work on daily operations, field optimization strategies, design basis generation, well workovers, artificial lift, and automation developments,

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer and/or education institution.
• Senior or Graduate Student with expected graduation Fall 2026 or Spring/Summer 2027.
• GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (cumulative and major).
• Previous internships or co-ops in an energy related field.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily operations in field facilities.
• Developing and implementing field optimization strategies.
• Ensuring designs align with industry standards and codes.
• Generating design basis, procedures, cost estimates and schedules for well workovers, recompletions and new wells.
• Designing and optimizing artificial lift systems.
• Troubleshooting and optimizing facilities.
• Coordinating risk assessments, HAZOP reviews and MOCs.
• Developing the automation, instrumentation and electrical portions of project engineering design packages.
• Developing and maintaining PLC/software configuration standards.
• Planning well locations, quantifying anticipated reserves, analyzing well logs and booking corporate reserves.
• Performing reservoir studies; conducting analysis of secondary recovery projects, completing reserve determinations and well test analysis.
• Developing integrated models and using data analytics for optimization.
• Developing reservoir models, forecasting production.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or foreign equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Welcome to ConocoPhillips

Where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

Who We Are

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization. We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart. Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.

Job Summary

As an Engineer in ConocoPhillips’ Exploration and Production America’s Business Unit, you would initially be enrolled in one of our two field-based rotational programs. The Accelerate Rotational Program consists of four, 3-month rotations through various engineering disciplines such as Drilling, Completions, Production/Facilities Operations and Reservoir Engineering. Upon completion of the program, the engineer will be assigned an engineering role in one of the business units.

Based upon your qualifications and area of specialization, you may be responsible for:

• Supporting daily operations
• Developing and implementing field optimization strategies.
• Ensuring designs align with industry standards and codes.[TB1.1]
• Generating design basis, procedures, cost estimates and schedules for well workovers, recompletions and new wells.
• Designing and optimizing artificial lift systems.
• Trouble-shooting and optimizing facilities.
• Designing and constructing new facilities
• Providing basic process support.
• Coordinating risk assessments, HAZOP reviews and MOCs.
• Developing the automation, instrumentation and electrical portions of project engineering design packages.
• Developing and maintaining PLC/software configuration standards
• Planning well locations, quantifying anticipated reserves, analyzing well logs and booking corporate reserves
• Performing reservoir studies; conducting analysis of secondary recovery projects, completing reserve determinations and well test analysis
• Developing integrated models and using data analytics for optimization
• Developing reservoir models, forecasting production

Position Overview

Basic/Required: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer and/or education institution; Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or foreign equivalent; Current level in college: Senior or Graduate Student; Expected graduation date: Fall 2026 or Spring/Summer 2027.

Preferred: Willing to work in any of these locations: Houston, Texas; Kenedy, Texas; Midland, Texas; Dickinson, North Dakota; Watford City, North Dakota; Carlsbad, New Mexico; Loving, New Mexico; or Anchorage, Alaska.

A minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Previous internships or co-ops in an energy related field.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals.

Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what’s right.

Understands how key financial and quantitative indicators impact the business.

Sponsorship: ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

Benefits Overview

• Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.
• Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
• Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
• Offering Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
• Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

Why ConocoPhillips

At ConocoPhillips, we believe our people power the future of energy. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow—professionally and personally. We don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.

EEO: In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.