Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Business Support Group

Job Description:

*Please note –only one application per candidate.

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

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 other fuels, and a significant amount of jet fuel to Seattle, Portland and Vancouver, BC CO-Operational airports. Cherry Point Refinery is the first refinery in the Pacific Northwest capable of manufacturing diesel made from biomass-based feedstocks, which are processed alongside conventional feedstocks. Surrounded by mountains, forest, wetland and shoreline habitats, Cherry Point devotes considerable resources to help preserve the natural environment.

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern in Refinery Reliability & Maintenance 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, Civil Engineering, or a related subject, that means providing solutions to a wide range of engineering problems for major unit maintenance events and working alongside a diverse, multidiscipline team.

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 weeks
• Typically for students between their penultimate and final year in program
• Assigned a buddy/mentor to help you transition into bp
• Attending events consisting of networking, lunch & learns, 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
  • 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 ($5200-$7500.
  • *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.

Minimum Requirements for the Mechanical Engineering internship

• Working toward bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering discipline
• 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 (will be required to pass all background and medical checks at least one week prior to start date)

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

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is not available for 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.