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.
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.
Electrical power is a fundamental requirement for all of bp’s businesses. Electrical systems provide light, heat, energy and power for rotating equipment providing the motive power to move products to the marketplace and the power for all related control systems. As an electrical engineer at bp, you will ensure existing production plants remain safe and reliable by effectively using employee resource and equipment to carry out electrical maintenance, repairs and improvements. For new plants, such as renewable wind and solar generation facilities, along with onshore and offshore hydrocarbon process plants, you will model and design all the electrical systems and equipment. Covering power generator through to end-consumers, your hard work will ensure power is produced and utilised in the most efficient and cost-effective way.
The precise nature of your role will be defined by your skills as well as the needs of the business, but your duties and responsibilities will include:
To apply for this role, you must be in your penultimate year of study (those going onto an MEng and PhD students can apply), and be on track for a 2:1.
You will need an MEng degree (or equivalent) in electrical (power) engineering, electrical engineering or electrical and electronic engineering.
We support our graduates to get professional accreditation and become chartered engineers via bp’s cooperate partnership with Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) via our accredited training scheme. Therefore, it’s essential that your degree is accredited to MEng (or equivalent) level.
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.
Please note the following when applying:
Salary: £35,200 p.a. (prorated for the duration of your internship)
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