Job Family Group:
Engineering Group
Job Description:
Terminals & Pipelines – Mechanical Engineer Graduate – Chicago, IL
***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applications within the same academic year then we will only process the first application you make, and you’ll be withdrawn from any subsequent applications.
About bp
bp operates at the heart of the global energy system, helping countries meet their energy needs and serving millions of customers every day. With world-class assets, technology, trading capability and partnerships, we deliver energy at scale today while investing with discipline in the energy transition.
Taking on the role as Terminal and Pipeline Engineer graduate means managing the integrity of onshore pipelines, risers, and flowlines. Utilizing a strong degree in a technical field, such as mechanical engineering, means having excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for ensuring BP’s safety standards and environmental ambitions are met.
As a graduate working within Terminals and Pipelines, assignments may vary but could include:
Partnering with a senior engineer to learn about pipeline/tank inspection techniques and data analysis plus pipeline/tank repair project management
Assuming responsibility for development, execution, and commissioning of small-scale maintenance-engineering projects
Supporting process safety initiatives, including safe operating limit excursion analysis, spill modelling, and hazard reviews for operational assets
Performing analytical work in support of technical recommendations from multiple work-streams
Working with engineers to optimize and improve critical assets (i.e. supporting hydraulic modeling, pump analytics, real-time operational data mining).
This is a fast-paced, collaborative role working in an integrated, multidisciplinary team. The candidate will be working side-by-side with experienced engineers in the engineering, inspection, and maintenance divisions in support of 24/7 operations of the assets. You will see projects through from design to completion, including start-up, to help develop a deeper understanding of the entire lifecycle of the various work-streams within the mid-stream business model.
Specific responsibilities may include piping system design and layout, pumping & fluid flow system design & analysis, overpressure protection design, control valve design & application, insulation/painting/coating design, reviewing equipment design for maintenance engineering projects, defining equipment repair scope including welding, inspection, and material selection, equipment troubleshooting, root cause failure analysis, use of design codes (ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM), financial and business decision making (NPV, IRR, life cycle cost methodology), searching for and implementing new technologies, construction support, and all aspects of project management including schedule & cost tracking.
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.
Our engineering graduate programme
As a graduate engineer, you won’t just learn the ropes – you’ll help build what’s next.
Why work in engineering at bp?
Work on complex engineering projects with global impact.
Build solutions today that help power tomorrow’s world.
Learn from experts who push you to be your best.
Achieve professional accreditation.
As an engineering graduate, you’ll complete two or three rotations designed to give you breadth of experience across your chosen business area while also supporting you to build technical depth. You’ll make an impact across our business as you learn how to safely extract, process and transport resources the world relies on. You’ll also enjoy being part of a global network of people who share your passion for problem solving and invention.
Join us and you’ll get the support of a structured technical pathway and our training programme, helping you grow both professionally and personally. In return, you'll bring your ideas, curiosity and ambition to real business challenges. Along the way, you'll be part of a supportive bp early careers community that will help you grow, succeed and make a meaningful impact from day one.
Minimum Requirements
Working toward bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Graduating between December 2026 and May 2027
Current Cumulative GPA Minimum 3.0
Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions (bp will not support U.S. Immigration sponsorship for full-time or long-term employment)
Must be available to start on agreed upon global programme start dates (January 19, 2027 or June 21, 2027).
Benefits
One-time sign on bonus
Annual cash bonus
Retirement benefits (401K and Pension)
Relocation and moving assistance
Health and welfare benefits
Competitive base salary
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How much do we pay?
$105,000 USD – for a Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree
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Legal Disclaimer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, 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.
Travel Requirement:
Negligible travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is eligible for relocation within country
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Anomaly assessment and management, Anomaly assessment and management, Basic care of rotating equipment, Centrifugal Pumps, Combustion equipment emissions, Defect Elimination, Design philosophy of flare and blowdown systems, Equipment criticality assessment, Equipment maintenance and inspection strategies, FAT and commissioning, Fatigue Analysis, Fitness for Service, Flanged joint, hoses and tubing, Integrity Management, Lubrication, Machinery alignment, Maintenance of rotating equipment (Inactive), Mechanical seals and support systems, Monitoring and data interpretation, Piping, Piping vibration, Positive displacement equipment pulsation analysis, Pressure systems regulatory requirements, Pressure Vessels {+ 5 more}
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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.