The posting
Job Family Group:
Engineering Group
Job Description:
Process Engineer Graduate – Cherry Point – Blaine, WA
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
Our engineering graduate program
- 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 program, 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.
About the role
Our Chemical & Process engineers have the opportunity for hands-on experience working on real projects that deliver tangible benefits and measurable results. You will work alongside our highly qualified professional colleagues. We will give you a sound foundation across the wider engineering field so that you can comfortably specialize in Process Design, Process Safety, Project Development, Operations, Commercial or numerous Leadership roles.
Taking on the role as Process Engineer at our Cherry Point Refinery means designing projects and supervising plant development to ensure the reliability of our refining technologies. Alongside a strong technical degree in Chemical Engineering, that means having a global view for wide-scale projects or a sharp eye for detail to aid in more niche roles in a specific refining process area.
As a Process Engineer at Cherry Point, you will:
- Aid our manufacturing and production teams by supervising day-to-day operations, evaluating unit targets & constraints
- Support and optimize operating process plants or facilities and working closely with other areas and disciplines involved in the business
- Directly contribute to our company’s ambition towards net zero by optimizing energy, improving safety and supporting continued reliability improvement efforts
- Use your chemical engineering foundation and problem-solving ability across the wider refinery to integrate value across the broader bp portfolio
Minimum Requirements
- Working toward bachelor’s degree in chemical 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 or long-term employment)
- Must be available to start on agreed upon global programme start dates (January 19, 2027 or June 21, 2027).
Benefits
- One-time sign on bonus
- Annual cash bonus
- Retirement benefits (401K and Pension)
- Relocation and moving assistance
- Health and welfare benefits
- Competitive base salary
- You may learn more about our generous benefits here Explore Our Benefits.
How much do we pay?
- $105,000 USD – for a Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree
- You may learn more about our generous benefits here Explore Our Benefits.
Legal Disclaimer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
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 not available for remote working
Skills:
Air and nitrogen systems, Air and nitrogen systems, Alarm Management, Cause and effect charts, Centrifugal compressors, Centrifugal Pumps, Collaboration, Communication, Condition and performance monitoring, Conflict Management, Corrosion Management, Distillation, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Fired Heaters, Gas treatment and liquid recovery, Hazardous area classification, Heat and Material Balance, Heat Exchangers, Heat Transfer, Identification of critical equipment, Influencing, Instrument and protective systems, leading through our values, Oil Treatment {+ 8 more}
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Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
