One Engineering - Terminals & Pipelines; Mechanical) Graduate - Chicago, IL

Terminals & Pipelines – Mechanical Engineer Graduate – Chicago, IL

Taking on the role as Terminal and Pipeline Engineer graduate means managing the integrity of onshore pipelines, risers, and flowlines. Utilizing a strong degree in a technical field, such as mechanical engineering, means having excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for ensuring BP's safety standards and environmental ambitions are met.

As a graduate working within Terminals and Pipelines, assignments may vary but could include:

• Partnering with a senior engineer to learn about pipeline/tank inspection techniques and data analysis plus pipeline/tank repair project management
• Assuming responsibility for development, execution, and commissioning of small-scale maintenance-engineering projects
• Supporting process safety initiatives, including safe operating limit excursion analysis, spill modelling, and hazard reviews for operational assets
• Performing analytical work in support of technical recommendations from multiple work-streams
• Working with engineers to optimize and improve critical assets (i.e. supporting hydraulic modeling, pump analytics, real-time operational data mining).

This is a fast-paced, collaborative role working in an integrated, multidisciplinary team. The candidate will be working side-by-side with experienced engineers in the engineering, inspection, and maintenance divisions in support of 24/7 operations of the assets. You will see projects through from design to completion, including start-up, to help develop a deeper understanding of the entire lifecycle of the various work-streams within the mid-stream business model.

Specific responsibilities may include piping system design and layout, pumping & fluid flow system design & analysis, over pressure protection design, control valve design & application, insulation/painting/coating design, reviewing equipment design for maintenance engineering projects, defining equipment repair scope including welding, inspection, and material selection, equipment troubleshooting, root cause failure analysis, use of design codes (ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM), financial and business decision making (NPV, IRR, life cycle cost methodology), searching for and implementing new technologies, construction support, and all aspects of project management including schedule & cost tracking.

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.

As a graduate engineer, you won't just learn the ropes – you'll help build what's next.

Why work in engineering at bp?

• Work on complex engineering projects with global impact.
• Build solutions today that help power tomorrow's world.
• Learn from experts who push you to be your best.
• Achieve professional accreditation.

As an engineering graduate, you'll complete two or three rotations designed to give you breadth of experience across your chosen business area while also supporting you to build technical depth. You'll make an impact across our business as you learn how to safely extract, process and transport resources the world relies on. You'll also enjoy being part of a global network of people who share your passion for problem solving and invention.

Join us and you'll get the support of a structured technical pathway and our training programme, helping you grow both professionally and personally. In return, you'll bring your ideas, curiosity and ambition to real business challenges. Along the way, you'll be part of a supportive bp early careers community that will help you grow, succeed and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Minimum Requirements

• Working toward bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Graduating between December 2026 and May 2027
• 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…