About the role#
This 12-week summer internship offers hands-on experience in production and operations. You will support the safe and efficient execution of instrument, controls, and electrical engineering work at oil and gas production sites. Interns work within a multidisciplinary team to improve site processes and maintain critical infrastructure.
What you'll do#
- Design and maintain integrated control and safety systems.
- Collaborate with maintenance supervisors, engineers, specialists, and craftsmen on daily maintenance activities.
- Apply instrumentation technologies like level, pressure, and temperature transmitters.
- Work with low, medium, and high voltage power systems including transformers, motors, and breakers.
- Contribute to site-driven improvements and process control optimization.
- Lead subsea control systems for shallow and deep-water offshore installations.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Controls Engineering or a related discipline.
- Current cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
- Eligible to work in the U.S. without restrictions.
- Availability to start the 12-week program on May 17, 2027, or June 14, 2027.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About bp
BP is a public company that operates within the oil and gas industry. Founded in 1909, the organization focuses on energy exploration, production, and supply. It maintains a global presence with headquarters in London and offices in several countries. The company employs over 80,000 people.
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