Summer Internship - Supply, Trading, & Shipping - Commercial - Chicago, IL
Bp
Chicago, IL, USA
USD 3,896-6,375 / month
Posted on Aug 11, 2025
Entity:
Supply, Trading & Shipping
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Job Description:
About bp:
As a leading global energy company with a presence in over 61 countries, bp is dedicated to delivering energy to the world, today and tomorrow. Across the bp landscape, we’re home to a range of brands across many areas of our industry. For over 100 years, we’ve focused on discovering, developing and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner. It's an exciting time to join bp. From wellbeing programs to mentorship and career growth opportunities, we aim to ensure you can thrive – in work and in life.
About bp’s intern program:
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. You’ll work on real world projects, learn about our industry and see how we’re meeting the world’s growing energy needs. You’ll also pick up experience and skills that will launch you into a successful career.
Some of the wonderful things you’ll experience as a bp intern are:
Project based roles for 12 to 16 weeks
Typically for students between their penultimate and final year in program
Assigned a buddy/mentor to help you transition into bp
Attend events consist of networking, lunch & learn, executive calls, webinars, and community service opportunities across locations
Comprehensive performance assessment process (goal setting, setting deliverables for projects, mid-term review, and final presentation)
Retirement savings opportunities
bp provided corporate housing with furnished apartments
Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Competitive pay (only list below bullets for Illinois, New Jersey and Washington roles)
We pay interns and co-ops a set non-negotiable monthly rate based on your degree major, degree level and year of graduation. For this role, monthly salaries range from $3,896- $6,375 per month.
*Please note the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this position at the time of posting.
About the Supply, Trading, & Shipping Internship Program:
The summer internship program within BP's Supply, Trading & Shipping organization provides an exceptional introduction to a dynamic global business! During the 12-week internship, our interns work on individual and group projects with direct impact to our bottom line. Each intern is placed on a team and encouraged to be part of their success. BP emphasizes intern growth and development through learning and networking opportunities throughout the summer. Our interns learn from some of the most hardworking professionals within Analytics, Commercial, Operations and Trading. As an intern, you will be part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment that is supportive of learning and building new skills.
Interns will receive support from both their managers and mentors during the program. As employees in a company with global operations, our interns interact with a variety of people, understand a global business, and add distinctive value to our group through project work. Successful interns may be considered for a full-time role within our Supply, Trading, and Shipping program upon earning their degree.
About the Commercial Track within Supply, Trading, & Shipping:
The Commercial Internship is structured to introduce commercial strategy and build a solid understanding of global energy markets within Supply, Trading and Shipping. Interns will begin to build foundations for understanding global energy markets including exposure to trading, physical operations and analytics. There are many commercial teams responsible for building and maintaining key relationships, developing unique commodity solutions to address bp’s and our customers’ business needs, while overall creating additional value for our trading business.
The areas of exposure can include, but are not limited to:
Market fundamentals, physical operations, finance and risk
Understanding strategic development opportunities
Exposure to vessel chartering
Supporting the delivery of origination activities
Ad hoc initiatives, problem solving and/or projects
Minimum Requirements for the Supply, Trading, & Shipping- Commercial internship:
Working toward Bachelor’s degree. We are open to all majors.
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 12-week internship on May 18, 2026 or June 15, 2026 (will be required to pass all background and medical checks at least one week prior to start date)
Key Skills include:
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with specific timelines
Enjoys problem solving and multi-tasking
Strong ability to collaborate and work with ambitious teams achieving financial goals in a compliant and effective manner
Ability to influence and collaborate with wide range of customers and partners
Self-starter and desire to take responsibility
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Ability to build relationships and balance conflicting viewpoints
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.
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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.
