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Mechanical Engineering Summer Internship - Aberdeen at bp
London, United Kingdom
Job Descrption
Early Careers Experience at bp
Our summer internships are 11 weeks. You’ll be based in one team throughout your internship, working on real projects that you’ll be able to manage through to completion. Throughout you’ll have the support of a dedicated line manager and a buddy from one of our early careers programs. Alongside your day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll have the opportunity to attend events and socials with other interns, take part in training sessions to help develop your interpersonal skills and network with leaders from across bp. The program is designed to help build your skills and technical knowledge whilst also allowing you to learn more about life at bp.
Role and Responsibilities
At bp, our Mechanical Engineers play a vital role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our operations. Your specific role will be shaped by your skills and the needs of the business, but your core duties will... include:
• Working on projects and supporting your team to find the best solutions
• Helping to maintain performance within your team and for bp as a company
• Building relationships both within bp and with our external partners, collaborating across functions, segments and teams to deliver excellence
• Demonstrating drive and dedication through the bp values with an emphasis on safety.
Our mechanical engineers support operations and projects globally, working in diverse teams. They are involved in selecting, specifying, and constructing mechanical equipment and systems, whether to build new facilities or modify existing assets. In operations, they develop and implement maintenance programs, monitor equipment condition and performance, and investigate operational challenges.
There are also specialized roles where engineers provide technical expertise, advising on specific aspects of mechanical engineering, including new technologies. They work with a wide range of mechanical equipment, from compressors, pumps, and turbines to heaters, valves, vessels, and piping, covering all aspects of mechanical design. At bp we uphold the highest standards of mechanical integrity by working with cutting-edge technology and some of the brightest minds in the industry.
Requirements
To apply for this role, you’ll need to be studying towards a master’s degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering, aeronautical, aerospace or automotive engineering. For this internship opportunity, you will need to be in your penultimate year of study.
bp supports our graduates to achieve professional accreditation and become chartered engineers. Therefore, it’s essential that your degree is accredited to MEng (or equivalent) level. To find out if your degree is accredited, please visit the links below. If you don’t find your degree within the links and know it is accredited, then please continue to submit your application and we can confirm this for you.
This role is likely to be based out of one the following UK offices:
• Bp Aberdeen – NSHQ (North Sea Headquarters), 1 Wellheads Avenue, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 7PB, UK
Start & End Dates
• 23rd June to 5th September 2025
Please note: Our internships are full-time. If you will struggle to be available for these dates &/or may not be able to work full time, please flag this if you are invited to a technical interview, or earlier if possible.
Other Information
Please note the following when applying:
• You can only apply to one bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year – within this time, we will only process the first application you make. You will be withdrawn from any subsequent applications.
• Unless you apply to a role with a location explicitly stated, role locations are not guaranteed – where not stated, you will be placed in a location based on business need.
• Accommodation – once confirmed, where you need or decide to move closer to your location, you are responsible for organising and funding this accommodation.
Reward
• Salary: £35,200 p.a. (prorated for the duration of your internship)
About bp
bp is a global company that offers a world of opportunities for professionals as well as those starting out in their career. We’re guided by our purpose and ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and help the world get there too.
What does this mean for you? It means you can expect purposeful work, world-class training and the flexibility to realize your full potential. Not to mention the chance to join a company committed to delivering more sustainable energy for all. Ready to crack on? Your perfect job match awaits.
How to apply
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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment
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