Summer Internship – Mechanical Engineering – Cherry Point - Blaine, WA

*Please note –only one application per candidate. 

Summer Internship – Mechanical Engineering – Cherry Point - Blaine, WA 

About bp  

bp operates at the heart of the global energy system, helping countries meet their energy needs and serving millions of customers every day. With world-class assets, technology, trading capability and partnerships, we deliver energy at scale today while investing with discipline in the energy transition.  

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Make an impact on cutting-edge projects. Help find solutions to complex challenges. Be part of a company that invests in you and your growth. You can do it all as an intern at bp. Our 12-week summer program gives you the opportunity to build your technical knowledge, develop key skills and learn more about life at bp. You'll be part of one team throughout your internship, supported by a dedicated line manager and buddy. There’ll be opportunities to connect with other interns, take part in training and grow your network across the business. 

About the Role 

bp’s Cherry Point refinery is one of the most modern refineries in the US, the largest in Washington, and the fourth largest on the West Coast. It supplies about 20 percent of Washington’s gasoline needs and other fuels, and a significant amount of jet fuel to Seattle, Portland and Vancouver, BC CO-Operational airports.  Cherry Point Refinery is the first refinery in the Pacific Northwest capable of manufacturing diesel made from biomass-based feedstocks, which are processed alongside conventional feedstocks.  Surrounded by mountains, forest, wetland and shoreline habitats, Cherry Point devotes considerable resources to help preserve the natural environment.  

 As a Mechanical Engineering Intern in Refinery Reliability & Maintenance at Cherry Point, you will:   

• Be a vital part of a multidiscipline team made up of operations, maintenance, environmental, and safety engineering personnel   

• Craft the piping system layout, analyzing the flexibility of the pumping and fluid flow system, repairing the pressure vessel design, and so much more   

• Troubleshoot equipment, discover root cause failure, and use design codes, such as ASME, API, ANSI, and ASTM, to provide evidence for financial and business decisions   

• Make our process more cost effective, efficient, and technologically competitive  

Taking on the role as Mechanical Engineering Intern means providing technical support for operating units, as well as designing and leading various projects. Alongside a strong technical degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related subject, that means providing solutions to a wide range of engineering problems for major unit maintenance events and working alongside a diverse, multidiscipline team.      

Why Join us?  

Successful interns will be considered for a full-time role within our One Engineering Program upon earning their degree. The One Engineering Program at bp is a development program for Early career discipline engineers, in which they will build their experience through challenging development assignments, develop a toolkit of transferable skills for the future, and have a dedicated network of support to help them succeed.   

Benefits 

• Retirement savings opportunities  

• bp-provided corporate housing with furnished apartments 

• Relocation assistance (if eligible)  

• Competitive pay  

• We pay interns and co-ops a set non-negotiable monthly rate based on your degree major, degree level and year of graduation. For this role, monthly salaries range from $7438 to $7875 monthly).  

*Please note the pay range listed for this position is good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this position at the time of posting.   

Minimum Requirements for the internship:   

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering discipline  

• Graduating between December 2027 and May 2028   

• Current Cumulative GPA Minimum 3.0  

• Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions (bp will not support U.S. Immigration sponsorship for full-time or long-term employment)  

• Must be available to start 12-week internship on May 17, 2027, or June 14, 2027 (will be required to pass all background and medical checks at least one week prior to start date)  

• Cherry Point interns are an on-site position, no remote or hybrid work setup 

Legal Disclaimer  

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on 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.