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.

Taking on the role as a Wells Engineering intern means working with a multidisciplinary team alongside experienced career professionals across wells, subsurface and HSE, among others. You will be introduced to wells engineering and gain exposure to how we design, construct, troubleshoot and optimize wells.

Wells Engineering encompasses the design, construction and maintenance of wells to safely and reliably extract hydrocarbons. It spans three key disciplines: Drilling Engineering, Completion Engineering and Intervention / Subsea Engineering.

What does a Drilling Engineer do?

Drilling engineers design, plan and oversee the construction of wells. They ensure that the wells are drilled efficiently, cost-effectively, and - above all – safely for people and the environment.

• You design the well: How deep? What path should it take? What materials will withstand the temperatures and pressures?

• You troubleshoot in real time: If the drill hits unexpected obstacles (like a pocket of high-pressure gas), you adjust the plan on the fly.

• You leverage technology to drive sustainability: From intelligent drilling tools to reducing emissions, you’ll help innovate the future of energy.

What does a Completion Engineer do?

Completion engineers design the system that converts a drilled wellbore into a safe and efficient production or injection system. They “tune up” the wells to maximize production safely and efficiently.

As a completion engineer, you will:

• Design how wells are prepared for production: selecting the right equipment and techniques to optimize flow.

• Implement smart solutions: from advance hydraulic fracturing to smart well completions to enhance and control the productivity of reservoirs.

• Solve complex challenges: like preventing sand from entering the well or managing extreme pressures.

• Work at the cutting edge: implementing new technologies for enhanced recovery and environmental protection.

What does an Intervention engineer do?

Well intervention engineers diagnose issues and perform repairs to get wells back to peak performance when production drops or problems arise.

As a well intervention engineer you will:

• Troubleshoot underperforming wells: analyzing data to identify why production has declined.

• Design corrective treatments: from injection of chemicals such as acid to dissolve scale to mechanical repairs such as changing valves and other components.

• Oversee complex operations: like running specialist diagnostic tools into the well or changing failed components.

• Managing the integrity of the wells: monitoring critical well conditions, preventing and remediating failures.

• Maximize well life: extending production while maintaining safety and efficiency.

• Manage subsea well interfaces: including subsea wellheads, subsea Christmas trees systems, and subsea interventions systems to enable completion and intervention operations in deepwater fields.

Successful interns may be considered for a full-time role within our One wells development programme upon earning their degree. One Wells is our early careers programme designed to create a pipeline of wells 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)