Entity:

People, Culture & Communications

Job Family Group:

HR Group

Job Description:

If you’re a current university sophomore majoring in engineering, and considering a future in Oil & Gas, our bp Upstream Discovery Days are the perfect place to start.

Discovery Day participants will visit our Gulf of America headquarters in Houston, TX and learn how our Wells and Subsurface teams are bringing together world‑class technology and deep technical expertise to safely discover, develop, and deliver the energy the world relies on! You'll spend a full day inside bp exploring careers in Wells, Petroleum Engineering, and Reservoir Engineering and get a real look at the projects our interns and early‑career engineers take on, including opportunities to rotate offshore.

You’ll hear from senior leaders about their career journeys, why Oil & Gas remain core to bp’s future, and why we’re looking for talented students like you to help build the next generation of technical expertise. The day also includes a tour of our Houston office and hands‑on interview practice with our Early Careers team and hiring managers.

If you’re interested in a 2027 bp internship, Discovery Day is your gateway to learning more about our roles, our culture, and why bp is an incredible launching pad for a career in Upstream Oil & Gas.

2026 Upstream Discovery Day Dates: June 18th and July 26th (selected participants will be best matched with their preferred date).

Program Eligibility Requirements:

• University student majoring in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other energy-related Engineering field.

• Graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028

• Will not require sponsorship now or in the future

• Ability to attend bp Discovery Day in full on June 18th or July 26th

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Authenticity, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Creating and measuring impact, Creativity and Innovation, Culture and behaviour change, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Diversity, Employee Engagement, Employee Experience, Equity and Inclusion, Ethical judgement, Influencing, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership Assessment, Leading transformation, Listening, Methods and tools, Offer Management, Programme management, Regional perspective, Resource and budget planning {+ 5 more}

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.