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Summer Internship – P&O - Mechanical Engineer (EC) - US - Houston, TX

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Full-time
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States

Entity:

Production & Operations


Job Family Group:

Business Support Group


Job Description:

Location: Houston, Texas

Mechanical Engineers at bp ensure the ongoing integrity of our facilities by integrating Mechanical, Subsea, Floating Systems, and Pipeline/Flowline Engineers. Subsea and Floating Systems Engineers provide flow assurance support for subsea risers and flowlines and collaborate with wells and process engineers when vital. Pipeline/Flowline Engineers supervise offshore pipelines, risers, and flowlines while ensuring their integrity. 

As a Mechanical Engineering intern, you will:

  • Be an integral part of the entire lifecycle of our equipment from the initial design to selection to specification and layout of our machinery

  • Maintain and inspect rotating machinery and static equipment

  • Interact on a day-to-day basis with contractors and other project staff and providing your wealth of technical knowledge to offer guidance and assurance for Major Projects

  • Align strictly to bp’s integrity management and health, safety, security and environment principles

Taking on the role as Mechanical Engineering intern means managing the integrity of offshore pipelines, risers, and flowlines. Alongside a strong degree in a technical field, such as mechanical engineering or a related degree, that means having excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for ensuring BP’s safety standards and new environmental ambitions. 

Successful interns will be considered for a full-time role within our One Engineering Program upon earning their degree. The One Engineering Program at bp is a development program for Early career discipline engineers, in which they will build their experience through challenging development assignments, develop a toolkit of transferable skills for the future, and have a dedicated network of support to help them succeed.

At bp, we love our interns! In addition to developing your technical capabilities within your given discipline, we ensure you enjoy your time with us and have a fun summer. Some of the wonderful things you’ll experience as a bp intern are:

  • 12-week internship

  • Competitive pay

  • Retirement savings opportunities

  • bp provided corporate housing with furnished apartments

  • Relocation assistance (if eligible)

  • Social events, lunch & learns and community service opportunities

  • “Chat with a Leader” sessions

  • Projects centered on meaningful work and true business impacts

Minimum Requirements

  • Must have cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 or higher

  • Graduating between December 2025 and May 2026

  • No sponsorship is available for this position

  • Seeking a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering


Travel Requirement

Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable


Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country


Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working


Skills:

Adaptability, Authenticity, Communication, Continued Learning, Courage, Creativity and Innovation, Curiosity, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Ethical judgement, Excellence, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Knowledge Sharing, Listening, Managing volatility, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Understanding Emotions, Writing skills


Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.