Summer Intern - Mechanical Engineer - bpTT

Bp

Bp

Other Engineering
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Posted on Jan 14, 2026

Entity:

Production & Operations


Job Family Group:

Business Support Group


Job Description:

Mechanical Engineer (Intern) - bpTT

To apply, please visit: https://careers.bp.com/early-careers, utilize our Candidate Matching Tool, review all matching roles and apply to the one you are most interested in (only one application per candidate).

When you apply online, you will be contacted by us via email using the address you have provided. Some email systems are configured to place emails from an unknown recipient into your Junk email folder, so please ensure that you check your messages regularly and, if necessary, enable your system to receive emails from us.

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

At bpTT, there’s no better way to begin your career than via our internship programme. As a respected and valued part of our company, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of our highly qualified and experienced professionals.

You will be involved in some of our current projects and operations, and deliver tangible results using the latest technology, whilst learning about the oil and gas industry and the challenges we face every day.

This programme will also allow you to gain the technical skills as well as the necessary values and behaviours that are needed for a successful career. Over the past years, we have taken interns from various disciplines, some of whom joined our graduate development programme.

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

About Production & Operations

This is the place to truly drive change. Our people develop hydrocarbon resources, deliver projects, operate refineries as well as oil and gas production assets.

Join us and make a difference by:

  • making our production and operations safer and more standardized
  • driving quicker reduction of our carbon emissions
  • growing cash returns and delivering improved reliability and optimization
  • maximizing efficiency through sharing resources
  • accelerating the digital transformation of our operating assets
  • developing our people faster, leveraging the scale of P&O
  • building greater integration and collaboration in service of our purpose

Application process:

The following screens will guide you through the internship application process. Before you submit your application, you will have the opportunity to save your draft answers and return to them at a later stage. It should be noted that once you have submitted your application, you will no longer have access to it. You can still however, view your personal profile details in your account.

To apply, please visit: www.bp.com/grads/tt. When you apply online, you will be contacted by us via email using the address you have provided. Some email systems are configured to place emails from an unknown recipient into your Junk email folder, so please ensure that you check your messages regularly and, if necessary, enable your system to receive emails from us.

Key accountabilities:

Key accountabilities will be determined when you join the programme.

Minimum Requirements for the mechanical engineer internship

  • Must be a citizen or legal resident of Trinidad and Tobago or CARICOM national.
  • Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical engineering with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Currently in your penultimate or final year of study (pre-final year) with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Must be available to start on agreed upon June start date
  • Successful candidates will need to provide a valid certificate of character. Please visit the TTPS website at Certificate of Character (ttps.gov.tt)

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, national origin, sexual orientation, 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

Negligible travel should be expected with this role


Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation


Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working


Skills:

Adaptability, Authenticity, Collaboration, Communication, Continuous Learning, Courage, Creativity and Innovation, Curiosity, Decision Making, Digital Fluency, Ethical judgement, Excellence, Influencing, Knowledge Sharing, Listening, Managing volatility, Problem Solving, 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.