Summer Internship - P&O - Chemical Process Engineer - US - Blaine, WA
bp’s Cherry Point refinery is one of the most modern refineries in the US, the largest in Washington, and the fourth largest on the West Coast. It supplies about 20 percent of Washington’s gasoline needs and other fuels, and a significant amount of the jet fuel to Seattle, Portland and Vancouver, BC CO-Operational airports. Cherry Point Refinery is the first refinery in the Pacific Northwest capable of manufacturing diesel made from biomass-based feedstocks, which are processed alongside conventional feedstocks.
Surrounded by mountains, forest, and wetland and shoreline habitats, Cherry Point devotes considerable resources to help preserve the natural environment.
Become part of our team at Cherry Point as a Chemical Engineering Intern, and you will:
- Play a vital role throughout a number of stages in our world-class projects
- Aiding our manufacturing and production teams by supervising supporting day-to-day operations, evaluating unit targets, balance unit operations, and ensuring reliability of our refining technologies
- Support and optimize operating process plants or facilities and working closely with other areas involved in the business
- Use your sound foundation and sharp eye for detail across the wider engineering platform so that we can integrate with many areas of our business and support the Refinery’s transformation into a lower carbon Integrated Energy Hub
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.
At bp, we are committed to our Interns! In addition to developing your technical capabilities within your given discipline, we ensure you enjoy your time with us and have a fun summer. Some of the wonderful things you’ll experience as a bp Intern are:
- 12-weeks long: May-Early Aug
- Competitive pay
- 401k Retirement savings opportunities
- bp provided corporate housing with furnished apartments or hotel accommodations
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
- Social events, lunch & learns, and community service opportunities
- "Chat with a Leader” sessions
- Projects centered on meaningful work and true business impacts
Minimum Requirements
- Must have cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 or higher
- No sponsorship is available for this position
- Seeking a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
- Graduation date between Dec 2025 and May 2026
Job Type
• Cherry Point interns are an on-site position, no remote or hybrid work setup
How much do we pay?
We pay interns and co-ops a set non-negotiable monthly rate based on your degree major, degree level and year of graduation. For this position, monthly salaries range from $5417 to $7917.
*Please note the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this position at the time of posting. You may learn more about our generous benefits here Explore Our Benefits.