Summer Internship - Mechanical Engineer (EC) - US - Blaine, WA

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Business Support Group

Job Description:

***Please note: you can apply to (1) bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year. If you make multiple applications within the same academic year then we will only process the first application you make, and you’ll be withdrawn from any subsequent applications. 

Bp’s Cherry Point refinery is one of the most modern refineries in the US, the largest in Washington, and the fourth largest on the West Coast. It supplies about 20 percent of Washington’s gasoline needs and fuels, and a significant amount of the jet fuel to Seattle, Portland and Vancouver, BC international airports.

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Cherry Point, you will:

• Be a vital part of a multidiscipline team made up of operations, maintenance, environmental, and safety engineering personnel.
• Craft the piping system layout, analyzing the flexibility of the pumping and fluid flow system, repairing the pressure vessel design, and so much more. 
• Troubleshoot equipment, discover root cause failure, and use design codes, such as ASME, API, ANSI, and ASTM, to provide evidence for financial and business decisions.
• Make our process more cost effective, efficient, and technologically competitive

Taking on the role as Mechanical Engineering Intern means providing technical support for operating units, as well as designing and leading various projects.

Alongside a strong technical degree in Mechanical Engineering, that means providing solutions on a wide range of engineering problems for major unit maintenance events and working alongside a diverse, multidiscipline team.

   

Minimum Requirements

• Must have cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 or higher 
• No sponsorship is available for this position 
• Seeking a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering 
• Graduating Between Dec 2025 and May 2026
• Must be available for a continuous 12-week period for duration of summer internship 

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
• greater integration and collaboration in service of our purpose

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 not available for remote working

Skills:

Adaptability, Authenticity, Communication, Continuous 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 disabilities may request a reasonable 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 accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.

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.