Internship Seismic Geophysicist Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Entity:
Technology
Job Family Group:
Subsurface 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 early careers
Your talent. Your skills. Your big ideas (and even bigger dreams). We know you have a lot to give. So we'll make sure you get a lot in return. From next-level experiences to global impact. From inspiring teammates to exceptional support - we offer graduate and internship roles across multiple areas.
About One Subsurface Programme
One Subsurface is our early careers programme designed to create a pipeline of subsurface 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.
This is a three-year program with two 18-month rotations, including field experience.
About the role
As a Seismic Imaging Technology intern at bp, you will collaborate with leading scientists on cutting-edge geophysical research and development. Your work will span advanced seismic acquisition techniques, imaging, data processing, and reservoir characterization. You'll apply your expertise in digital signal processing, wave propagation, numerical simulation, inverse theory, and digital science to address complex subsurface challenges across exploration, production, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and low-carbon energy initiatives. Interns are expected to be proficient in modern programming languages and computing platforms and will implement and execute algorithms within bp's High Performance Computing Center. Strong communication skills are essential for engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Benefits

• One-time sign on bonus
• Annual cash bonus
• Retirement benefits (401K and Pension)
• Relocation and moving assistance.
• Health and welfare benefits
• Competitive pay

You may learn more about our generous benefits here Explore Our Benefits.
Minimum Requirements

• Pursuing a PhD degree in Geophysics, engineering or applied sciences are preferred.
• Must have cumulative and major GPA of 3.2 or higher
• On a case-by-case basis, bp may support US Immigration sponsorship for full-time or long- term employment.
• Must be in final year, graduating from December 2026 through May 2027 or graduated in the last 3 years.
• Must be available to start on agreed upon global programme start dates (January 19, 2027 or June 21, 2027).

Travel Requirement
Negligible travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is eligible for relocation within country
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Basin resource evaluation, Basin resource evaluation, CO2 utilisation and storage, Data Analysis, Depletion and Storage Development Planning, Depositional framework, Fluid Properties, Geodesy and coordinate integrity, Geohazard Assessment, Geological Reservoir and Storage Unit Modelling, Geophysical surveillance, Integrated Resource Progression, Integrated Well Delivery, Non-seismic geophysical methods, Petroleum Systems Analysis, Petrophysical Seismic Lithology and Fluid Prediction, Petrophysical Seismic Reservoir Characterisation, Research and Development, Reserves Estimation and Storage Volume Assessment, Reservoir quality, Resource, Rock Properties Framework, Seismic Acquisition, Seismic Analysis, Seismic Processing {+ 7 more}
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