Summer intern - Subsurface Technology Petrophysicist - Houston, TX
Bp
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Houston, TX, USA
Posted on Sep 5, 2025
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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
The Petrophysicist will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of geologists, geophysicists, reservoir and petroleum engineers and will provide deep understanding and expertise in petrophysical field studies.
The key job duties and accountabilities will include:
Use Python for data processing, modeling, and visualization of petrophysical datasets.
Develop and share workflows using Jupyter Notebooks to document analysis and support reproducibility.
Use latest digital and data science methods to improve efficiency and accuracy of petrophysical interpretation.
Evaluate uncertainties and alternate scenarios in petrophysical models and communicate findings effectively.
Provide petrophysical expertise as part of an integrated team, using petrophysics technology and methodology for reservoir description, delivery of new wells and reservoir surveillance.
Engage in log quality control, integrated data analysis and development of petrophysical models to inform reservoir development and management strategy
Coordinate discipline SME input within BP’s global petrophysics network to identify petrophysical parameters that are critical to the evaluation of renewal and/or development projects
Provide reservoir description analysis through application and development of petrophysical evaluation best practice
Understand the sensitivity and impact of uncertainties and alternate scenarios in petrophysical models and understand how to communicate these effectively.
Understand the geological deposition and pore geometry scale controls on petrophysical properties.
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 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 an MS or PhD, majoring in Majoring in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineer, Chemical Engineering, Subsea Engineer, Geology, Geophysics, Earth Science or closely related discipline.
Must have cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 or higher
Graduating between August 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)
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