ConocoPhillips

LNG Engineer - EPC Lead

ConocoPhillips • $130K — $180K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or foreign equivalent.
  • 15+ years of experience in major LNG projects and/or LNG plant operation.
  • 3+ years in leadership roles on major LNG projects, providing technical leadership in LNG liquefaction design and commissioning.
  • Proven experience in an EPC project environment across multiple LNG project phases.
  • Strong knowledge of process design fundamentals, including Aspen HYSYS simulation and equipment specification.

Responsibilities

  • Lead process design activities for major LNG projects from conceptual studies to EPC execution.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to EPC contractors and clients during design phases.
  • Conduct simulations and develop key process deliverables such as PFDs and P&IDs.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Participate in commissioning and troubleshooting during startup and post-startup phases.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and mental health support.
  • Competitive base pay and annual performance bonuses.
  • Paid time off and paid parental leave.
  • Access to training and career development resources.
  • Peer-nominated awards and inclusive culture initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
Reporting to the LNG Process Engineering Manager, the LNG Process Engineer is responsible for leading and coordinating process design activities for major LNG projects across all phases of project development. These phases include conceptual studies, Pre-FEED, FEED, and EPC execution. The role also requires active participation in plant commissioning, startup, and post-startup support, including on-site troubleshooting and performance optimization.
The position requires strong technical expertise in LNG process design, EPC project execution, and hands-on experience supporting commissioning and startup of major LNG facilities.

Position Overview

Your responsibilities may include:

Conceptual Development, Pre-FEED & FEED Phases
  • Participate in the development and definition of overall project and process design basis.
  • Provide technical guidance and process engineering support to EPC contractors and client teams.
  • Perform design and rating case simulations
  • Identify optimal process configurations to improve efficiency, reliability, and operability.
  • Prepare technical reports and evaluations comparing alternative process schemes.
  • Support validation of project economics through process design inputs and performance analysis.
  • Develop key process deliverables, including:
    • Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
    • Material Selection Diagrams
    • Preliminary Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Review and approve technical specifications and datasheets for long lead-time process equipment.
  • Coordinate with the EPC contractor to establish accurate preliminary hydraulic models and line sizing.
  • Participate in process safety and risk assessments, including HAZID and early-stage HAZOP workshop.
  • Support cost estimating activities, project scheduling, and review/approval of engineering deliverables.


FEED, EPC Execution & Post-Startup Phases
  • Maintain overall progress, technical integrity, quality, and accuracy of process engineering deliverables throughout FEED and EPC execution.
  • Ensure compliance with company and project-specific engineering standards and minimum requirements throughout the design process.
  • Update, review, and finalize detailed process design deliverables, including PFDs, UFDs, H&MBs, and P&IDs.
  • Prepare and/or verify process design and rated-case simulations using industry-standard tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS).
  • Prepare and/or check process equipment datasheets and specifications.
  • Develop and/or verify detailed distillation column hydraulic designs, including tray or packing ratings.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews, including:
    • P&ID Reviews
    • HAZOP and SIL Studies
    • 3D Model Reviews
  • Coordinate with the EPC contractor to ensure accurate and appropriate line sizing, routing, and pressure drop profiles across process systems.
  • Review vendor and mechanical datasheets to verify compliance with process requirements.
  • Participate in manufactured equipment reviews, module check-outs, and P&ID walk-downs.
  • Provide direct support during commissioning, startup, and initial operations, including on-site assignments as required.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve process and operational issues during startup and post-startup phases.
  • Perform revamp and debottlenecking studies to improve plant capacity, availability, and operational performance.


Basic requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, related field, or foreign equivalent
  • 15 or more years of experience supporting major LNG projects and/or LNG plant operation
  • 3 or more years in a leadership position preferably serving as Process or Project Lead for EPC/Operating companies on major LNG projects, providing technical leadership in LNG Liquefaction design, commissioning support and operational excellence.
  • Proven experience working in an EPC project environment across multiple LNG project phases.
  • Strong knowledge of process design fundamentals, including:
    • Aspen HYSYS process simulation
    • Strong understanding of Process control strategies and interlock logic
    • Equipment specification and selection
    • P&IDs development and review
    • Process safety studies and workshops (HAZOP)
    • Flare system design, PSV sizing and mitigation strategy for LNG facilities
    • LNG Plot plan development
    • 3D model review for LNG facilities
    • Expertise in modular design and execution of LNG facilities
    • LNG plant commissioning and startup
  • Willingness and ability to travel and work at project sites as required.


Preferred Skills & Competencies
  • Hands-on involvement in LNG plant commissioning, startup, and post-startup support.
  • Strong Knowledge of LNG liquefaction design and operation.
  • Strong knowledge of P&ID development line by line review.
  • Strong knowledge in HAZOP workshops for LNG facility.
  • Team player with demonstrated ability to influence and manage a team to get results.
  • Strong knowledge in engineering and construction standards, materials, and companies/vendors processes
  • Sound knowledge of engineering practice.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to create a strong and collaborative team environment.
  • Self-starter with ability to work strategically under little direction.
  • Attention to details.
  • Ability to assist in development of employee training programs.
  • Knowledge of diverse types of equipment in an LNG facility.
  • Strong ability to prepare technical reports and deliver effective presentations to management and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and team-building skills in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Prior experience with LNG projects in EPC and/or LNG plant operation is highly desirable.


Apply By:
Jun 14, 2026

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

Benefits Overview

ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:
  • 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.

About ConocoPhillips

ConocoPhillips is an oil and gas exploration and production company in the energy industry that promotes safety, health, and environmental safety. The company's technical capability, asset quality and scale, and financial strength are unmatched among independent upstream companies and uniquely position them to compete anywhere. ConocoPhillips is committed to the efficient and effective exploration and production of oil and natural gas. Producing oil and natural gas and getting them to market takes ingenuity, technology, and investment. Its innovative, collaborative efforts yield products that improve quality of life globally while producing economic benefits with far-reaching influence.

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Learn more about ConocoPhillips
Size
9,400 employees
Market Cap
$142.3 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
-$2.7 billion
Founded
2012
5 Year Trend
+13.7%
Revenue
$18.7 billion
NASDAQ
COP
* Ladders Estimates

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