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
Launch your engineering career with the ConocoPhillips Engineering Internship 2026–27. Gain hands-on experience, work on real projects, and make an impact from day one.
Position Overview
ConocoPhillips’ Australian headquarters are located in Brisbane. Our focus is supplying Australian customers with natural gas and international customers with liquefied natural gas. We do this through our 47.5 percent interest in the Australia Pacific LNG joint venture, one of the largest producers of natural gas in eastern Australia. ConocoPhillips Australia also operates the Australia Pacific LNG liquefied natural gas facility near Gladstone. We are also an exploration company, with ongoing exploration occurring in the Bowen and Surat Basin in Central Queensland and new exploration in the Otway Basin along the southern coast of Australia to identify natural gas reserves for supply to Australian customers.
Ready to elevate your engineering studies with real-world experience in the energy sector?
The ConocoPhillips Engineering Internship for 2026-27 offers an exciting opportunity for driven and enthusiastic penultimate year engineering students to join the following areas in our organisation:
During the 12-week paid internship, from 23 November 2026 to 26 February 2027, you'll have the opportunity to:
Work alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, including multiple site visits to the Australia Pacific LNG facility in Gladstone, Queensland.
Contribute to meaningful technical projects and work tasks that support real business outcomes.
Gain practical experience using industry-leading engineering systems and software.
Develop your technical, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Receive mentoring and guidance in a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
You are a motivated and enthusiastic engineering student with a growth mindset and a genuine interest in building a career in the energy sector. To be successful, you will:
Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Alignment to ConocoPhillips’ SPIRIT values.
Strong desire to learn and improve your professional and technical engineering skills.
Be available to work full time in Brisbane from 23 November 2026 to 26 February 2027.
Be available to travel to the Australia Pacific LNG facility in Gladstone, Queensland to undertake site visits.
Currently in the penultimate year of a Bachelor of Engineering degree or Masters of Engineering degree, majoring in one of the following disciplines:
Chemical
Mechanical
Electrical
How to apply
Submit your CV, university transcript and a cover letter (maximum one page) as a single PDF before the closing date. In your cover letter, we'd love to learn more about:
Who you are – Tell us about yourself and what makes you unique.
Your values – Choose two SPIRIT values that resonate with you and share how you've demonstrated them through your studies, work, volunteering or personal experiences.
Your future in energy – As an emerging engineer, how do you see yourself contributing to the future of energy?
As an emerging engineer, attention to detail is an important skill. To ensure your application is considered, please follow the application requirements outlined above.
ConocoPhillips Australia encourages and welcomes applications from all members of the community. If we can adjust our recruitment process to ensure we can get to know you in the best way possible, feel free to let us know so we can accommodate you.
In this internship, you will be employed by one of ConocoPhillips’ third-party labor hire providers. You will not be an employee of ConocoPhillips, and the terms and conditions of your employment will be subject to an employment agreement with ConocoPhillips’ labor hire provider.
Apply By:
Aug 31, 2026
Sponsorship:
ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the country where this job is located is NOT available for this position.
EEO:
ConocoPhillips is an equal opportunity employer.
