Summer Intern - Reservoir Simulation Engineer - Houston, TX
Bp
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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 the role
As a first step, nothing prepares you better for a career with us than an internship. Our internship program provides hands-on, career-specific experience working full-time during the summer. You will work on real projects that deliver tangible benefits and measurable results. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to learn about and help to solve some of the most important issues we face. You will experience genuine teamwork, and work alongside highly qualified and experienced colleagues, while you work on live projects and operations, using the latest equipment and technology.
From exploration to production, our petroleum and reservoir engineers play a crucial role in bp’s field operation success. As a petroleum or reservoir engineer, you’ll be key to ensuring we extract hydrocarbons safely and efficiently from our global discoveries. You’ll be a vital member of our team and support the entire lifecycle of an oil or gas field, gaining exposure and experience through partnering with specialists across our business. This covers everything from evaluating prospects to define potential productivity and profitability, to developing which areas to optimize hydrocarbon production.
As a Reservoir Simulation Engineer, you will focus on using reservoir simulation models to integrate geoscience, facilities, production, and well engineering data to understand reservoir performance, plan field developments and optimize the economic recovery of hydrocarbons.
You will conduct reservoir simulations to predict field dynamic performance and provide technical input in support of business decisions.
You will quantify subsurface uncertainties using advanced ensemble and machine learning techniques.
You will develop and test tools to improve simulation methods and workflows.
You will gain broad capability, primarily through job experiences in reservoir simulation model building, history matching, and usage.
Successful interns may be considered for a full-time role within our One Subsurface programme upon earning their degree. One Subsurface is our early careers programme designed to create a pipeline of subsurface professionals. Early careers will follow a structured development offer to accelerate the acquisition of foundational technical skills, experience and knowledge, and application in the business world. The programme supports transition from university to discipline professional and provides a framework of ‘non-technical’ skills to support building personal effectiveness skills. Early careers will build their experience through challenging development assignments, grow a toolkit of transferable skills for the future, and have a dedicated network of support to help them succeed.
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
Minimum Requirements
Seeking a MS or PhD, majoring in engineering or related quantitative discipline, with strong computational modeling experience
Must have cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 or higher
Graduating between December 2026 and May 2027
On a case-by-case basis, bp may support US 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)
Preferred Requirements
Experience in reservoir model building and reservoir simulation, including industry standard reservoir simulation software.
Majoring in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Geological Engineering, or Petroleum-related engineering
Desirable skills
Coding skills with a focus on Python and/or C++
Proficient in working in a Linux environment
Proficient in Microsoft Software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
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.