Drilling Engineer Intern Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Business Support Group
Job Description:
Please note, only one early career application per candidate.
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.
About Capital Development and wells
The Capital Development technical function is part of bp's upstream business and includes both subsurface and wells.
Our wells strategy has four focus areas: Safety First, People, Business Ownership and Responsible Operator. They should be at the center of everything we do. Together, they drive performance, support growth, build a safe, sustainable future and strengthen the value we create for bp.
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 conceptualize, design, plan and oversee well construction, ensuring wells are drilled efficiently, cost-effectively and, above all, safely for people and the environment.

• You design the well: How many hole sections? What path should it take? What materials will withstand the temperatures and pressures? What drilling fluids and cement will provide barriers?
• You troubleshoot in real time during well construction: If the drill hits unexpected obstacles (like a high-pressure sand or tool failures), you support the offshore team by adjusting the plan and mobilizing contingencies.
• You leverage technology to drive efficiency and reliability: 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 / Subsea 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/subsea 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.

Wells engineering interns may get the opportunity to go offshore as part of their development. This will require completing specific training to travel offshore and meet offshore safety and emergency response requirements (such as HUET). Candidates will also need to get a valid TWIC card (Transportation Workers Identification Credential). The team will provide new hires with further guidance during onboarding.
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.
Our internships
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 programme 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 will be opportunities to connect with other interns, take part in training, and grow your network across the business.
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
• bp provided corporate housing with furnished apartments
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Minimum Requirements for the wells engineer internship

• Working toward a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Graduating between December 2027 and May 2028
• Current Cumulative GPA Minimum 3.2

• 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)

Travel Requirement:
Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable
Relocation Assistance:
This role is eligible for relocation within country
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
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